FinCEN seeking input on SARs-sharing program with foreign branches
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2022-01-24T20:39:00
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is requesting comment on a pilot program that would allow financial institutions to share suspicious activity reports with foreign branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
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