Guide · Business
Anti-Money Laundering and Beneficial Ownership: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bank Secrecy Act, Reporting, Diligence, and Enforcement
31 U.S.C. § 5311
- Type
- Guide
- Jurisdiction
- National
- Date
- 2026-01-15
- Topic
- Business
This guide covers anti-money-laundering law from the reporting statute through enforcement. Part One explains the architecture and who is covered. Part Two covers the reports themselves and their triggers. Part Three covers program requirements and the five pillars. Part Four covers customer due diligence and beneficial ownership. Part Five covers structuring and forfeiture. Part Six covers the criminal money laundering statutes. Part Seven covers sanctions and their interaction with this framework. Part Eight covers examination and enforcement, and Part Nine covers program design for institutions and for ordinary businesses.
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