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Winston’s financial crimes compliance lawyers have been providing regulatory compliance counseling and enforcement services related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML), and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) policy for decades. We also have experience with international AML matters, including in the EU and with respect to Financial Actions Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
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International trade is essential for the growth and development of global economies and businesses. As international trade has expanded and developed, so too have the myriad rules and regulations that govern it. The global compliance environment is becoming more complex by the day and can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of experienced counsel. Failure to comply with international trade rules and regulations—even if done so unwittingly—can lead to civil and criminal penalties, monitorships, consent agreements, debarment, reputational damage, substantial administrative burden, legal expense, and unsatisfied business objectives. Increasingly, there also is exposure for individual officers/directors, which can include monetary penalties and, potentially, jail time.
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Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
As interest in digital assets continues to rise, novel and complex legal issues emerge continually. Winston’s cross-border interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive regulatory, litigation, and transactional services on the array of issues confronting the digital assets industry. Our dedicated team features pioneering attorneys in the sector, leading litigators, former senior regulators, and in-house counsel.
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Speaking Engagement
|April 9, 2024
Winston & Strawn partner Carl Fornaris was a panelist on Strafford’s “Corporate Transparency Act’s Impact on Banking: Ensuring Compliance; Interplay With Know Your Client Due Diligence Rules” on April 9, 2024.
Sponsorship
|March 18, 2024
Winston & Strawn Sponsors, Attorneys Speak at FIBA AML Conference 2024
Winston & Strawn was a proud sponsor of the FIBA AML 2024 Conference in Miami. Winston attorneys from our Financial Services; Government Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance; and Tax Practices that attended include Juan Azel, Mariana Pendás, Monica Lopez-Rodriguez, Jim Mastracchio, Cari Stinebower, and Richard Weber.
Client Alert
|March 4, 2024
|5 Min Read
Be Advised: Investment Advisers Face Renewed Prospect of AML/CFT Compliance Obligations
On February 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a proposed rule (the Proposed Rule) in the Federal Register that, if adopted, would impose certain anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program and other Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)-related obligations on the investment adviser industry. Investment advisers covered by the Proposed Rule (Covered Investment Advisers) would be required to comply with the final rule on or before 12 months from the final rule’s effective date.[1]
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FinTech (Financial Technology) is a term used to categorize technology-driven solutions to traditional banking products. FinTech aims to make financial services more accessible to consumers.
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Winston & Strawn’s Miami office opened in 2022 and represents the firm’s largest expansion in several years. Located in the heart of the city’s Financial District, the office launched with a strong team of transactional and litigation partners from prestigious law firms operating in South Florida. Our Miami office leverages the area’s status as a critical nexus point for banking and international trade with the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Our attorneys have the cultural fluency and local knowledge necessary to work seamlessly with international clients, particularly those with ties to Latin America.