Highlights:
- On January 12, 2006, the Department of the Treasury released the 2005 U.S. Money Laundering Threat Assessment. This report is the product of an interagency working group composed of experts from various U.S. government agencies, bureaus and offices that study and combat money laundering.
- The Money Laundering Threat Assessment is designed to help policymakers, regulators and the law enforcement community better understand the landscape of money laundering in the United States and to support strategic planning efforts to combat money laundering.
- The complete Money Laundering Threat Assessment can be found on the following Department of the Treasury Web site: http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/reports/js3077_01112005_MLTA.pdf 4052k (PDF Help)
- Please distribute this information to the appropriate personnel in your institution.
Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
BSA Compliance Officer
Related Topics:
Bank Secrecy Act
Attachment:
None
Contact:
Review Examiner Debra L. Novak at
SASFIL@FDIC.gov or (202) 898-3673
Printable Format:
FIL-8-2006 - PDF 40k (PDF Help)
Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/index.html
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Paper copies of FDIC FILs may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
