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Action required FinCEN Sep 6, 2026

Revision of SAR Confidentiality Guidance

A joint statement regarding SAR confidentiality was issued on September 2, 2026 by FinCEN and other agencies.

A joint statement regarding SAR confidentiality was issued on September 2, 2026 by FinCEN and other agencies.

What changed

Clarifies how institutions should handle SAR communications with customers.

Compliance perspective

Businesses must ensure their employee training reflects these confidentiality standards.

Key date

Effective date: September 2, 2026.

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