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- FinCEN Delays AML Real Estate Reporting Rule
September 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced Sept. 30 it will postpone reporting requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule until March 1, 2026. - ALTA Elects David Townsend as President
October 9, 2025
ALTA announced that David A. Townsend Esq., NTP has been inducted as ALTA president for the 2025-2026 association year. - 2025-26 ALTA Board and Executive Committees
October 9, 2025
ALTA is proud to announce its 2025-26 Board of Governors, as well as the Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Executive Committee and the Title Insurance Underwriters Executive Committee. The new slate of was installed during ALTA ONE in New York City. - Key Updates to the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards
November 25, 2025
ALTA and National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) have adopted the revised 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The updated standards go into effect February 23, 2026, and will replace the 2021 version as of that date. Read on for a summary of the changes. - ALTA Recognizes 18 Professionals for Advancing Through Leadership Development Program
December 2, 2025
ALTA celebrated the accomplishments of 18 exceptional title professionals who completed the 2025 ALTA Leadership Development Program, a year-long journey designed to build confidence, connection and capacity among the industry’s emerging leaders. Read on to see who participated and learn how to nominate yourself or a rising star on your team. - FinCEN Issues Filing Guidance for AML Rule
December 19, 2025
FinCEN published resources Dec. 19 to aid title and settlement professionals comply with reporting requirements imposed by the agency’s anti-money laundering (AML) rule for residential properties, which goes into effect March 1, 2026.
