FinCEN is the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury that administers and enforces the Bank Secrecy Act. It receives and analyzes reports such as SARs and CTRs, issues rules and guidance, supports law enforcement, and supervises covered financial institutions including money services businesses.
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What is FinCEN?
FinCEN is the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury that administers and enforces the Bank Secrecy Act. It receives and analyzes reports such as SARs and CTRs, issues rules and guidance, supports law enforcement, and supervises covered financial institutions including money services businesses.