Fed Seeks Comments on Extending Finance Record-Keeping Rules Three Years
Published Date: 2/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Reserve wants to keep its current rules for tracking complex finance activities for three more years, without any changes. This affects banks and financial institutions that handle tricky money deals. They’re asking for your thoughts before the extension, but no new costs or deadlines are coming your way.
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