National Bank Offshore Activities Act of 2001
Summary
Sets forth reporting requirements incumbent upon a national bank with respect to: (1) acquisition of a beneficial interest in an offshore company; and (2) violations of banking, financial services, or labor laws committed by its agents, affiliates, or any other entity with which it maintains a correspondent banking relationship.
Authorizes the Comptroller of the Currency to issue a cease and desist order: (1) prohibiting a national bank from further involvement with such violators; and (2) requiring the bank to dispose of ownership interests in such entity.
States that any foreign bank having a Federal branch or agency shall be treated as a national bank for purposes of this Act.