FinCEN leaks impart key lessons on basics of writing SARs
By 
Martin Woods2020-09-23T20:34:00
Martin Woods, who has analyzed many of the suspicious activity reports released as part of the “FinCEN Files,” offers best practices for compliance officers in writing SARs.
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