U.S. Treasury Department Solicits Applications for Membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group
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November 15, 2007
TO: AML COMPLIANCE WORKING GROUP No. 9-07 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 one vacancy for a representative of the securities/futures industry. New members will be selected for three-year terms commencing early 2008.
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 December 14, 2007. Organizations are permitted to nominate themselves. Application instructions are included in the attached copy of the official announcement in the Federal Register.
Susan Olson
Senior Counsel - International Affairs