• On October 31, 2005, FinCEN issued its ninth issue of The SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues. The publication addresses trends identified by FinCEN in suspicious activity reports (SARs) and case studies, and provides guidance on preparing and filing SARs.
• This issue identifies current trends in the securities and futures industries, as well as examines the emergence of the “Computer Intrusion” violation in depository institutions.
• The current issue can be found at http://www.fincen.gov/sarreviewissue9.pdf .
• Further information about FinCEN, including previous issues of The SAR Activity Review, is available at www.fincen.gov .
• Beginning in 2006, The SAR Activity Review will be published three times each year.
• Please distribute this information to the appropriate personnel in your institution.

Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
BSA Compliance Officer

Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2005/index.html .

To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html .

Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (1-877-275-3342 or (703) 562-2200).