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Money Services Businesses
Position Summary
The Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA) is a single set of nationwide standards and requirements to modernize the supervision and regulation of money transmitters. To date, twenty-six states have adopted the law in full or in part. In 2024, 19 states have introduced MTMA-related legislation (see State Pending & Enacted MTMA Legislation below). The law, created by state regulators and industry experts, was approved for nationwide implementation by the CSBS Board of Directors in August 2021. CSBS will continue to work with states to ensure that adoption and implementation is as uniform as possible, as states may require legislation, regulation or guidance changes to adopt the law’s provisions.

Please refer to the materials below for more information on the MTMA.

Money Services Businesses News

Podcasts
The Model Money Transmission Modernization Act, also known as the Money Transmitter Model Law, is a single set of nationwide standards and requirements created by industry and state experts. We speak with two CSBS experts on money transmission to learn how this model law came to be, what it accomplishes
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May 10, 2023
Policy
CSBS is requesting comment on a Model Money Services Businesses Law for states.
October 1, 2019
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MSB BSA/AML Self-Assessment Tool The Bank Secrecy Act and related federal and state law requirements (“BSA/AML”) are a crucial component of money services businesses (“MSB” or “MSBs”) operations. As a first line of defense for financial crimes, MSBs play an important role in minimizing fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. BSA/AML compliance has become increasingly complex, leading
February 12, 2018
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Specialty Certification Certified Money Service Business Examiner (CMBE) Changes to the CMBE Certification are included below and effective July 1, 2024. Objectives of the CMBE Certification Program: To achieve recognition of the skill level required for the examination and review for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to regulated licensees. Money Service Businesses include money transmitters; currency
November 3, 2017
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Specialty Certification Certified Senior Money Service Business Examiner (CSMBE) Changes to the CSMBE Certification are included below and effective July 1, 2024 Objectives of the CSMBE Certification Program: To achieve recognition of the advanced skill level required for the examination of large and complex Money Service Businesses and their compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to regulated
November 3, 2017