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US Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2B for money laundering, sanctions violations
Dagens IndustriLO·US·about 20 hours ago
The U.S. Treasury announced fines and settlements exceeding $1.2 billion against Bank of America for sanctions and anti-money laundering failures. The action signals heightened enforcement against major financial institutions, potentially impacting compliance costs and risk appetite in the banking sector.
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The U.S. Treasury, via FinCEN, has confirmed a $1.2 billion fine against Bank of America for significant anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance failures. This action represents one of the largest enforcement penalties against a major U.S. bank, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny. Specific violations and remediation requirements remain undisclosed.