Highlights:
- The FFIEC has released the 2007 version of the BSA/AML Examination Manual.
- The revised manual reflects the ongoing commitment of the federal banking agencies and the
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to provide current and consistent guidance on
risk-based policies, procedures and processes for banking organizations to comply with the BSA
and safeguard operations from money laundering and terrorist financing.
- The manual has been updated to further clarify supervisory expectations and incorporate
regulatory changes since the manual's 2006 release. The revisions also reflect feedback from the
banking industry and examination staff.
- New and revised sections of the manual are identified in the table of contents by a 2007
revision date and in the attached Interagency Transmittal Letter.
- The revised manual can be accessed from the FFIEC BSA/AML InfoBase at: http://www.ffiec.gov/bsa_aml_infobase/default.htm.
Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
BSA Compliance Officer
Related Topics:
Bank Secrecy Act
Anti-Money Laundering
Terrorist Financing
Attachment:
Interagency Transmittal Letter
Contact:
Review Examiner Eric S. Walker at
SASFIL@FDIC.gov or (202) 898-3673
Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be
accessed from the FDIC's Web site at
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2007/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,
3501 N. Fairfax Drive, Room E 1002, Arlington, VA
22226 (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
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