New head of FinCEN Intelligence Division

FinCEN announced yesterday that Jimmy Kirby was selected as the new Associate Director to head FinCEN’s Intelligence Division. As Associate Director of the Intelligence Division, Kirby will oversee FinCEN’s collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence, and a Division whose mission is critical to protecting national security, safeguarding the economy, and protecting communities from harm.

Mr. Kirby previously served for nearly four-and-a-half years as FinCEN's Chief Counsel, where he managed all legal matters pertaining to FinCEN and served as principal legal advisor to the Director and senior leadership.