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5 regulators · 3 instruments · 311 enforcement actions

The United States has one of the world's most complex regulatory systems, with overlapping federal and state agencies.

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Overview

The United States has one of the world's most complex regulatory systems, with overlapping federal and state agencies. The SEC oversees securities markets, FinCEN administers the Bank Secrecy Act, and banking is supervised by the Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC, alongside state regulators. Enforcement is active and penalties are among the highest globally.

Key laws & regulations

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Instrument Type Year Regulator Source
FinCEN Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule Rule 2016 FinCEN official
USA PATRIOT Act, 2001 Act 2001 — official
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), 1970 Act 1970 — official

Recent enforcement

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Date Entity Regulator Action Source
Sep 2026 An Individual OFAC Settlement official
Aug 2026 Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. OFAC Settlement official
Jun 2026 FTI Consulting, Inc. OFAC Settlement official
May 2026 Adani Enterprises Limited OFAC Settlement official
Mar 2026 TradeStation Securities, Inc. OFAC Settlement official

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