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Action required FinCEN Sep 15, 2026

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for MSBs

On September 2, 2026, FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order for certain money services businesses (MSBs) along the U. S.

On September 2, 2026, FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order for certain money services businesses (MSBs) along the U.S. southwest border.

What changed

The GTO imposes enhanced reporting requirements on MSBs within specified regions.

Compliance perspective

MSBs must implement changes to transaction monitoring and reporting workflows.

Key date

Effective date: September 2, 2026.

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