On March 16, 2026, the White House issued a new executive order establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud (Task Force), a government-wide initiative aimed at eliminating fraud across federal programs. While the Task Force is primarily focused on protecting public funds, its ripple effects will be felt well beyond government agencies, especially by Money […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – 07/25/2025 – INFiN, A Financial Services Alliance, the premier advocate and established leader for the regulated consumer financial services industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Capital Compliance Experts (CCE), a trusted provider of compliance training, learning management system (LMS), and oversight solutions. This collaboration will provide INFiN members […]
The Final Rule Signals Bigger Changes Ahead On August 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that formally integrates countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) into the required anti-money laundering (AML) programs for certain investment advisers. While money services businesses (MSBs) are not directly affected by this rule, the move […]
Obtaining a money transmitter license (MTL) in the United States is a multifaceted process that requires adherence to federal and state regulations. These licenses are essential for businesses that transfer funds or facilitate financial transactions on behalf of others, including electronic money transmission, currency exchange, and handling digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. The licensing process […]
UPDATE: As of September 10, 2025 FinCEN has updated this GTO guidance. Read the details here. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring money services businesses (MSBs) along the southwest border of the United States to file Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for cash transactions exceeding $200 but not […]
