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FinCEN Delays Anti-Money Laundering Rule to 2028

7/22/2025

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The U.S. Treasury's FinCEN has postponed the anti-money laundering rule for registered investment advisers to January 1, 2028.
This rule is designed to mitigate illicit finance risks linked to investment advisers.
FinCEN will reassess the rule's scope and ensure regulatory clarity during the delay.
Collaboration with the SEC will focus on customer identification program requirements.
This decision aims to reduce compliance costs and regulatory uncertainty for investment advisers.

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Story summary

The U.S. Treasury's FinCEN has postponed the anti-money laundering rule for registered investment advisers to January 1, 2028.
This rule is designed to mitigate illicit finance risks linked to investment advisers.
FinCEN will reassess the rule's scope and ensure regulatory clarity during the delay.
Collaboration with the SEC will focus on customer identification program requirements.
This decision aims to reduce compliance costs and regulatory uncertainty for investment advisers.