Apr 1, 2013 · Under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), financial institutions are required to assist U.S. government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering.

Jun 16, 2025 · Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) As of April 1, 2013, financial institutions must use the Bank Secrecy Act BSA E-Filing System in order to submit Suspicious Activity Reports.

The OCC prescribes regulations, conducts supervisory activities and, when necessary, takes enforcement actions to ensure that national banks have the necessary controls in place and …

SAR information also assists in detecting and preventing the flow of illicit funds through our financial systems. Given more recent concerns like mortgage fraud, consumer loan fraud and …

Jan 21, 2021 · The OCC, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and other federal financial regulatory agencies issued responses to frequently asked questions regarding suspicious …

Mar 16, 2022 · The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a final rule amending the OCC?s suspicious activity report (SAR) regulations.

SAR regulations currently contain no express exemption provisions similar to FinCEN’s general authority to grant exemptions from the requirements of the BSA. This disparity in exemption …

Jun 24, 2003 · Pursuant to 12 CFR 21.11, all national banks, as well as all federal branches and agencies of foreign banks licensed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), are …

Dec 23, 2024 · The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a cease-and-desist order (order) against Bank of America, N.A. (bank) for deficiencies related to its Bank …

May 26, 2004 · The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of …