Overview
McDermott Will & Schulte’s multidisciplinary anti-money laundering (AML) team – comprising lawyers with deep experience in regulatory, litigation, criminal, and transactional matters – advises banks, broker-dealers, investment advisors, private funds, and other financial institutions. Beyond compliance counseling, the team represents clients in high-stakes government investigations, enforcement actions, and regulatory examinations, drawing on the experience of former federal prosecutors and SEC lawyers. Recognized by regulators and industry groups alike, McDermott serves as a trusted partner in managing AML risk both domestically and globally.
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FinCEN proposes fundamental reform of AML/CFT program requirements, May 28, 2026
FinCEN imposes record $80 million penalty on Canaccord Genuity, April 23, 2026
FinCEN issues proposed rule to enhance whistleblower incentives and protections, April 22, 2026
Federal court vacates FinCEN real estate reporting rule obligations, March 25, 2026
FinCEN rule requiring AML reporting for real estate sector takes effect, March 2, 2026
FinCEN, OFAC intensify efforts targeting Mexican cartel money laundering, February 20, 2026
The new sheriff is in town – AMLA officially received supervisory powers from EBA, January 20, 2026
FinCEN Postpones Effective Date of AML/CFT Program Rule for Investment Advisers to 2028, July 21, 2025
FinCEN prohibits fund transfers involving three Mexico-based financial institutions under FEND Off Fentanyl Act, July 14, 2025
New AML Requirements for Investment Advisers: Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions, April 4, 2025