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AML & SAR Automation Hub glossary

Terms used in AML & SAR Automation Hub and its documentation.

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Terms used in AML & SAR Automation Hub and its documentation.

TermMeaning
AlertActivity flagged by a scenario or model for review, with reference prefix ALT.
ScenarioA documented detection rule, such as structuring, with thresholds.
Threshold testA run of a proposed scenario or threshold change against historical data before it goes live.
CaseAn investigation opened from one or more alerts, with reference prefix CASE.
SARSuspicious Activity Report filed with FinCEN through BSA E-Filing.
Detection dateThe date suspicious activity was detected, from which the filing deadline is counted.
Continuing-activity reviewA scheduled review of a filed case to decide whether a continuing activity report is needed.
Four-eyes approvalA second person approves a recommendation or SAR before it moves on.
314(a) requestA FinCEN request list that institutions search their records against.
BSA IDThe identifier FinCEN returns when a report is accepted.

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