
FINCEN’s Busy Week, Border GTO & OCC Shake-Up | FinCrime Unfiltered
FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth FelixShow Notes
Host Sarah Beth Felix unpacks a whirlwind week in financial crime and compliance, with critical updates every compliance officer needs to hear:
FINCEN’s Busy Week — key takeaways from multiple announcements and regulatory actions. Financially Motivated Sextortion — new notice highlights urgent red flags for institutions. Border Geographical Targeting Order — reporting rule changes and what they mean in practice. FINCEN’s Cross Border Guidance — why “proceed with caution” is the message for banks and MSBs. OCC’s Supervisory Framework Changes — what the shift could mean for oversight and enforcement.
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