01.05.26

FinCEN Formally Delays RIA Money Laundering Rule

by: Steve Randall

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has officially delayed the compliance deadline for its anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) rules for registered investment advisors (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisors from 2026 to Jan. 1, 2028. The final rule, published Jan. 2, 2026, responds to industry concerns over the complexity, planning and resources required to implement effective AML/CFT programs. The delay allows FinCEN to review the rules and align them with related regulatory efforts, including potential revisions to customer identification programs and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission initiatives.

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