Money Services Business (MSB)
Money Services Business is a legal term defined by federal law and regulation. Part of a 1999 ruling revising the regulatory definitions of certain non-bank financial institutions for purposes of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). This include non-bank financial institutions, currency dealers, exchange companies and travelers check issuers.
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Routing Number
The routing number (also referred to as RTN, routing transit number, ABA or bank routing number) is a nine-digit numeric code printed on the bottom of checks. This number is used to facilitate the electronic...
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN)
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (or FinCEN) is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury that collects and analyzes information about financial transactions in order to combat money laundering, terrorist financiers, and...
