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U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions laws

The U.S. Treasury Department is fining Bank of America $1.2 billion for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The penalty stands as the third-largest in the history of the Treasury Department. Officials state the nation's second-biggest bank willfully violated the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act by failing to properly help the government detect and prevent money laundering. Additionally, the bank settled with the Office of Foreign Assets Control for $11.6 million regarding apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs. The massive financial penalty weighed heavily on third-quarter earnings and triggered a sharp drop in company shares.

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  • ✓ The U.S. Treasury Department is imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
  • ✓ Bank of America admits that it willfully violated the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act.
  • ✓ The bank reached an $11.6 million settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control over apparent violations of sanctions programs including Iran, Russia, narcotics, and global terrorism.
  • ✓ Bank of America shares dropped following the third-quarter revenue miss and the regulatory penalty.
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The U.S. Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America alongside an $11.6 million OFAC settlement.

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  1. US Fines Bank of America $1.2B Over AML Violations

    The U.S. Treasury Department is fining Bank of America $1.2 billion for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The penalty stands as the third-largest in the history of the Treasury Department. Officials state the nation's second-biggest bank willfully violated the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act by failing to properly help the government detect and prevent money laundering. Additionally, the bank settled with the Office of Foreign Assets Control for $11.6 million regarding apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs. The massive financial penalty weighed heavily on third-quarter earnings and triggered a sharp drop in company shares.

    Why it matters

    The regulatory penalty compounds financial pressure on the major banking institution during an already weak earnings period characterized by a revenue and profit miss linked to trading struggles. Beyond the immediate monetary penalty, the enforcement action includes a formal consent order that leaves the institution facing ongoing compliance demands. Analysts note the severe penalty serves as a stark warning to the broader financial sector regarding lax compliance protocols.

    What is confirmed

    • The U.S. Treasury Department is imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
    • Bank of America admits that it willfully violated the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act.
    • The bank reached an $11.6 million settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control over apparent violations of sanctions programs including Iran, Russia, narcotics, and global terrorism.
    • Bank of America shares dropped following the third-quarter revenue miss and the regulatory penalty.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The regulatory penalty against Bank of America raises questions regarding Senator Warren's crypto crackdown.

    What to watch next

    • Further regulatory actions or compliance mandates stemming from the Bank of America consent order
    • Quarterly earnings reports and stock market performance responses as the $1.2 billion charge is fully processed
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    4. AP News — US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws
    5. CNBC — Bank of America fined $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations
    6. Yahoo Finance — Bank of America stock on track for worst day since 2025 as $1.2 billion fine weighs on Q3 earnings
    7. CNBC — Bank of America shares drop 7% after third-quarter revenue miss and regulatory penalty
    8. PBS — U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions laws
    9. Reuters — BofA misses profit estimates on trading weakness, books $1.2 billion charge
    10. Barron's — Bank of America’s $1.2 Billion Problem Doesn’t End With Its Consent Order
    11. Banking Dive — BofA fined $1.21B over AML flaws
    12. www.bostonglobe.com — MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites - The Boston Globe | New England news, weather and sports
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