During the twelve month period ending June 30, 2010, the Regulatory Helpline received 1,461 inquiries related to SAR requirements, or about 18 percent of all inquiries received. This was an 11 percent decrease in the number of SAR inquiries compared with the previous twelve month period ending June 20, 2009. The most noticeable decrease in SAR inquiries was related to “assistance with the SAR form,” which decreased by 137 inquiries (22 percent). This was a key theme that was highlighted in the October 2009 SAR Activity Review and readers were provided multiple guidance pieces for informational purposes. 20 .
