FinCEN, OCC offer BSA compliance relief amid pandemic
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2020-04-07T15:48:00
Two federal agencies that oversee Bank Secrecy Act requirements have notified financial institutions they will agree to “reasonable delays” in the filing of required reports if institutions can show the delays are necessary due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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