BSA/AML/CFT compliance is everyone’s responsibility but commercial bankers, in particular, have a unique perspective that is invaluable because they are more likely to build relationships and understand the complex inner workings of their business customers.
On June 5th, FinCEN issued a Joint Advisory on Non-Work Authorized Populations and Their Employers and Risks to the Integrity of the U.S. Financial System (FIN-2026-A002) directing financial institutions …to be vigilant against fraud schemes and other suspicious or potentially criminal activities involving the unlawful employment of illegal aliens and the associated risks to the integrity of the U.S. financial system.
The Advisory identified several key business sectors that carry elevated risk which commercial bankers should be aware of.
Kevin explains more in the video.
Published 2026/11/10