TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case

Published On Oct 10, 2024, 1:13 PM

TD Bank has agreed to pay $3 billion in fines for violating anti-money laundering laws, marking the largest penalty ever on a bank by U.S. authorities for such violations. Alongside the fines, regulators imposed a cap on the bank’s ability to accept new deposits in the United States, restricting its growth potential in a crucial market. The bank pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering program, and two dozen individuals have been charged in the ongoing case.

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TD Bank faces significant challenges due to the imposed penalties and restrictions, impacting its market position and growth opportunities. The regulatory scrutiny may lead to a decline in investor confidence in the bank’s future performance.

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The penalty was the largest ever imposed by U.S. officials on a bank for violating anti-money laundering laws, and regulators imposed a cap on TD’s ability to accept new deposits.