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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Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
Requires financial institutions in the United States to assist U.S. government agencies to detect and prevent money laundering.
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Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)
Politically Exposed Persons: Individuals, or their relatives, who are prominent public functionaries.
