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title: FinCEN Issues US Priorities for AML/CTF Policy
description: FinCEN has issued the first United States government-wide priorities for AML/CFT policy, known as the “The Priorities”.
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# [FinCEN Issues US Priorities for AML/CTF Policy](https://www.plenitudeconsulting.com/news-insights/fincen-issues-us-priorities-for-aml/ctf-policy)

 Written by [Insight & Partnership Team](https://www.plenitudeconsulting.com/news-insights/author/insight-partnership-team) | Jun 30, 2021 3:12:00 PM

The Priorities identify and describe the 8 most significant AML/CFT threats currently facing the United States.

The regulator has also issued two AML/CFT Priorities Statements to provide guidance to covered institutions on how to approach the Priorities.

Financial Institutions should take time to read the priorities and accompanying statements to enable them to prioritise compliance resources in light of future regulatory development.

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