FinCEN leaks damage trust between banks and regulators, but serve higher purpose
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Martin Woods2020-09-22T15:17:00
The “FinCEN Files” leaks divided opinions within the community of financial crime compliance officers. Trust has been damaged, writes Martin Woods, but these leaks could facilitate real reform.
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