Introductory BSA AML Examiner School Manual Palm Springs 2019

Suspicious Activity Monitoring

• SARs are the cornerstone of the BSA reporting system.

• Allows the U.S. to utilize financial information to combat terrorism, money laundering and financial crimes (follow the money).

• SAR content is critical to the effectiveness of the SAR reporting system.

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Information Sharing

Information Sharing With Regulatory

Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies

Section 314a

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