U.S. Treasury Department Solicits Applications for Membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group

©2006 Investment Company Institute. All rights reserved. Information may be abridged and therefore incomplete. Communications from the Institute do not constitute, and should not be considered a substitute for, legal advice. [20681] December 12, 2006 TO: AML COMPLIANCE WORKING GROUP No. 24-06 RE: U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE BANK SECRECY ACT ADVISORY GROUP The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Treasury Department is soliciting nominations of financial organizations for membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (“BSAAG”). FinCEN will be filling two vacancies for securities/futures industry representatives. New members will be selected for three-year terms commencing early 2007. The BSAAG consists of representatives from federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, trade groups, and financial institutions that advise the U.S. Treasury Secretary on matters relating to the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act. Members of the BSAAG are expected to participate on subcommittees throughout the year by phone and attend biannual plenary meetings held in Washington DC in the spring and fall. BSAAG members are not compensated for their time, services, or travel. Nominations may be submitted to FinCEN by regular or electronic mail and must be received by January 8, 2007. Organizations are permitted to nominate themselves. Application instructions are included in the attached copy of the official announcement in the Federal Register. Glen S. Guymon Assistant Counsel - International Affairs Attachment (in .pdf format)