Bank Secrecy Act news and trends

Treasury Considers Allowing FinCEN to Veto Other Regulators’ Enforcement Actions
Bank Regulation // December 10, 2025

The Treasury Department reportedly aims to give its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the ability to veto other regulators’ findings that a bank has violated the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

OCC Clears Anchorage Digital After Crypto Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency // August 21, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has terminated a 3-year-old enforcement action against Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered cryptocurrency-focused bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Tax ID Rule Changes Open Door for AI-Powered Bank Verification
Banking // June 30, 2025

The digital age demands banks find new ways to ascertain at the point of onboarding that customers, whether enterprise clients or individuals, are who they say they are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

3 Takeaways as Enforcement Actions and Data Breaches Roil BaaS Models
Banking // June 02, 2025

As nonbank enterprises offer financial services, aided by traditional financial institutions and FinTechs, the emergence of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) model has promised to transform lending and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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3 Takeaways as Enforcement Actions and Data Breaches Roil BaaS Models

June 02, 2025
As nonbank enterprises offer financial services, aided by traditional financial institutions and FinTechs, the emergence of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) model has promised to transform lending and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of...

ADP: Pandemic Prompts Firms To Replace Checks With Pay Cards

June 29, 2020
The pandemic has spurred businesses — by necessity — to use digital means to interact with their employees and to keep operations humming. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OCC Aims to Reform Liquidity Risk Management and AML Compliance

December 12, 2025
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) plans to continue its regulatory reforms in 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Treasury Considers Allowing FinCEN to Veto Other Regulators’ Enforcement Actions

December 10, 2025
The Treasury Department reportedly aims to give its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the ability to veto other regulators’ findings that a bank has violated the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)....

OCC Clears Anchorage Digital After Crypto Scrutiny

August 21, 2025
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has terminated a 3-year-old enforcement action against Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered cryptocurrency-focused bank. Get the Full Story Complete...

Report: Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital Bank Investigated by Homeland Security

April 14, 2025
Crypto company Anchorage Digital Bank is reportedly being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...