Money transmission compliance is evolving rapidly, and for money services businesses (MSBs), constant regulatory change has become a reality. Over the past several years, the industry has seen new federal requirements, Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), expanded AML/CFT expectations, digital asset legislation, new state licensing frameworks, and increased scrutiny from financial institutions. In 2026, another trend […]
On August 7, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) renewed the Minnesota Geographical Targeting Order (GTO) for another 180 days, extending one of the most closely watched GTOs affecting money services businesses (MSBs) operating in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. The Minnesota GTO renewal continues to reinforce a broader shift in federal AML/CFT enforcement: regulators […]
On June 12, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued updated guidance clarifying how financial institutions, including money services businesses (MSBs), may use Section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act to share information about suspected fraud. While many institutions have historically associated 314(b) information sharing with money laundering and terrorist financing investigations, FinCEN’s latest […]
On May 19, 2026, the President of the United States of America, Donald J Trump, signed an Executive Order, “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System,” that expands customer due diligence expectations and enhances financial transparency requirements. While early discussions focused on whether financial institutions would be required to collect proof of citizenship from all customers, […]
In today’s evolving financial services landscape, where fintech, payments, and compliance increasingly overlap, FBO accounts have become a recurring focal point. For banks, fintech startups, and licensed money transmitters, understanding how these accounts operate and how they connect to licensing requirements is essential. The following will break down what FBO accounts are, who uses them, […]
