Highlights:
- On September 12, 2005, the federal bank, thrift and credit union
regulatory agencies and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued
responses to questions frequently asked by financial institutions
regarding the application of the Bank Secrecy Act in providing services
to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- The new questions and answers are attached.
- Please periodically check the FDIC’s Hurricane Katrina Web site
for updated information and frequently asked questions at http://www.fdic.gov/news/katrina/index.html.
Distribution:
FDIC-Insured Institutions
Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
BSA Compliance Officer
Related Topics:
Account
Opening
Attachment:
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the
Bank Secrecy Act and Hurricane Katrina Victims
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the
Bank Secrecy Act and Hurricane Katrina Victims -
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Contact:
Senior
Financial Analyst Debra L. Novak at
SASFIL@FDIC.gov or (202) 898-3673
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Note:
FDIC
Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web
site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2005/index.html.
To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html.
Paper copies of FDIC FILs 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).
