Highlights:
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The federal banking agencies, along with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, are holding two nationwide conference calls. The Office of Foreign Assets Control will also participate in these events.
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The attached Outreach Fact Sheet provides the information necessary to electronically register for the date of choice. Registration will open on August 21, 2006, and close on September 6, 2006.
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The conference calls will focus on the overall changes to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Examination Manual (Manual) released by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) on July 28, 2006, and updates to the corresponding online FFIEC BSA/AML InfoBase.
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Banking organizations are encouraged to participate in these voluntary sessions. The agenda for each call is identical and includes an open question and answer period.
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The revised Manual is located on the FFIEC BSA/AML InfoBase at: http://www.ffiec.gov/bsa_aml_infobase/default.htm
Distribution:
All FDIC-Insured Institutions
Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
BSA Compliance Officer
Related Topics:
Bank Secrecy Act
Anti-Money Laundering
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Attachment:
Outreach Fact Sheet
Outreach Fact Sheet - PDF 36k (PDF Help)
Contact:
Review Examiner Heather L. Basnett at
SASFIL@FDIC.gov or (202) 898-3673
Printable Format:
FIL-76-2006 - PDF 40k (PDF Help)
Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/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 (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
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