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Action required FinCEN Sep 7, 2026

Reissued Southwest Border MSB Geographic Targeting Order

FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order that mandates enhanced reporting for cash transactions at MSBs along the southwest border.

FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order that mandates enhanced reporting for cash transactions at MSBs along the southwest border.

What changed

Requires MSBs in specified areas to file Currency Transaction Reports for cash transactions between $1,000 and $10,000.

Compliance perspective

MSBs must adjust their reporting practices to comply with the new GTO effective for 180 days.

Key date

Effective date: September 2, 2026.

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