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Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2B for AML and sanctions compliance failures
The HillLO·US·about 1 hour ago
The U.S. Treasury imposed a $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America for repeated money laundering and sanctions violations, per Financial Times. The penalty signals heightened enforcement against major financial institutions, potentially impacting compliance costs and risk appetite in the banking sector.
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The US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has confirmed a $1.2 billion penalty 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 US bank, indicating heightened regulatory scrutiny. Specific violations and remediation requirements remain undisclosed.