: FinCEN is issuing final rules under
the Bank Secrecy Act to clarify and strengthen customer due
diligence requirements for: banks; brokers or dealers in
securities; mutual funds; and futures commission merchants and
introducing brokers in commodities. The rules contain explicit
customer due diligence requirements and include a new requirement
to identify and verify the identity of beneficial owners of legal
entity customers, subject to certain exclusions and
exemptions.
Final Rule was published
in the Federal Register today, effective in 60 days
This is a new requirement. The
burden reflected is an estimate based on observation and public
comments.
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No
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Uncollected
Russell Stephenson 202
354-6012
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.