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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Division of Supervision

550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429

Bank Secrecy Act Compliance

FIL-21-97
March 14, 1997

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TO:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT:
FinCEN Notice
Attached is a copy of the Department of the Treasury's FinCEN Notice 97-1, published by the
Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Each FinCEN Notice is
designed to assist financial institutions stay abreast of Bank Secrecy Act compliance issues.
In a continuing effort to assist banks in Bank Secrecy Act compliance and anti-money
laundering efforts, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will forward each FinCEN
Notice to FDIC-supervised banks. Please circulate copies to each department of your institution
with Bank Secrecy Act compliance responsibilities.
Comments about the FinCEN Notice should be addressed to the Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200, Vienna, VA
22182. Comments also may be faxed to FinCEN at (703) 905-3885.
Nicholas J. Ketcha Jr.
Director

Attachment: see http://www.fincen.gov/

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Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Note: Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC’s
Public Information Center, 801 17th St., NW, Room 100, Washington, D.C. 200434 ((703) 5622200 or 800-276-6003)