FinCEN Formally Proposes Two-Year Delay of Investment Adviser AML Rule
FinCEN has formally proposed postponing the investment adviser anti-money laundering rule effective date from January 2026 to January 2028. While the delay provides additional runway, firms are encouraged to continue program development.
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