- Toronto Dominion (TD) bank is preparing to pay nearly half a billion dollars in penalties over an inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) program.
- The bank is in ongoing discussions with three US regulators, plus the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
- TD expects more monetary penalties and is working to address the issues within its AML program.
Toronto Dominion (TD) bank is set to pay a hefty penalty over an inadequate anti-money laundering program. The bank is in ongoing discussions with US regulators and the DOJ, and expects more penalties in the future.
TD Bank Faces Hefty Penalties
TD Bank has announced that it has set aside an initial provision of $450 million to pay the US government over an AML program that was deemed “insufficient to effectively monitor, detect, report, and respond to suspicious activity.” The bank is currently in discussions with three US regulators, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
More Penalties Expected
TD Bank anticipates that there will be more monetary penalties in the future. The initial provision does not “reflect the final aggregate amount of potential monetary penalties or any non-monetary penalties, which are unknown and not reliably estimable at this time.” The bank is now focusing on addressing the issues within its AML program.
Efforts to Remedy Deficiencies
TD Bank has stated that work is already underway to remedy the deficiencies in its AML program. The bank reassures that it is a strong institution with the capital, liquidity, and capacity to fund the critical effort currently underway to strengthen its AML program, invest in the business, and continue to serve its customers and clients with excellence.
Conclusion
TD Bank is facing a significant financial setback due to its inadequate AML program. The bank is working to address these issues and expects more penalties in the future. Despite these challenges, TD Bank remains committed to strengthening its AML program and serving its customers effectively.
