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Thania Charmani

Partner

New York

+1 212-294-4659

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Partner

New York

Dainia Jabaji

Of Counsel

Washington, DC

+1 202-282-5035

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Of Counsel

Washington, DC

Carl Fornaris

Partner

Miami

+1 305-910-0626

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Partner

Miami

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Financial Crimes Compliance

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....Read more

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Consumer Financial Services

The financial services landscape is undergoing rapid and unprecedented transformation—driven by technological innovation, evolving market dynamics, and a shifting regulatory climate. Winston & Strawn is uniquely positioned to help clients not only adapt to these changes, but to anticipate what’s next....Read more

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Insurance

Insurance plays an essential role in risk mitigation for financial services companies. As risks evolve, questions often arise concerning the scope of insurance coverage and the interpretation and application of policy provisions. Winston’s insurance lawyers provide companies with best-in-class advice, corporate and transactional counsel, and, if need be, litigation defense in high-stakes coverage disputes and class actions. We have achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in matters involving a wide variety of insurance policies and claims, including cybersecurity, travel, long-term care, and annuities, among others. Moreover, we have experience in emerging issues and industries, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, both of which present insurers with a unique and complicated set of risks and opportunities....Read more

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Client Alert

October 29, 2025

7 Min Read

How Do the Florida Office of Financial Regulation’s Proposed Anti-Debanking Rule Revisions Impact Financial Institutions That Operate in Florida?

On October 14, 2025, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (Notice) to amend certain of its existing anti-debanking rules that implement Florida House Bill 989 (HB 989), which became effective July 1, 2024, and amended Section 655.0323 of the Florida Statutes. If adopted into final form, the proposed amendments would amend Florida Administrative Code Rule 69U-100.323 (Annual Attestation of Compliance) and Rule 69U-100.3231 (Complaint Process Rule).

Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights

October 16, 2025

4 Min Read

Cari’s Legal Exchange: Regulatory Risks and Enforcement Realities — Part 2

Part two of Cari’s Legal Exchange covers the shift from civil forfeiture to criminal prosecution, the impact of U.S. sanctions on Mexican cartels, and the expanding risk for companies in various industries.

In the Media

October 2, 2025

1 Min Read

Carl Fornaris Shares Insights on Proposed Rule to Delay Investment Adviser Anti-Money Laundering Rules in ThinkAdvisor

Winston & Strawn partner Carl Fornaris was quoted in ThinkAdvisor discussing the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposal to delay the implementation of an anti-money laundering rule for investment advisors until January 1, 2028. The proposed extension is meant to afford it “an opportunity to reduce any unnecessary or duplicative regulatory burden and ensure the IA AML Rule strikes an appropriate balance between cost and benefit.”...Read more

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What Are AML Rules?

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to policies and practices that prevent, detect, and report financial crimes. The principal U.S. federal law on money laundering is the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), also known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970. The BSA generally mandates financial institutions to assist in governmental investigations by keeping records of cash purchases or negotiable instruments, filing reports of cash transactions exceeding a set daily aggregate amount, and reporting suspicious activity that may hint at money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities....Read more

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Miami

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....Read more