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Bank of America vows to fix compliance after $1.21B fine
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bank of America was fined $1.21 billion for willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including those connected to national security risks. This regulatory action highlights a shift in scrutiny from crypto companies to traditional banks, with major US regulators acting collectively.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.
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You face a tougher regulatory reality as major banks are now held to the same scrutiny that targeted crypto firms. Your compliance function must move fast to close gaps or risk fines that reshape market access.
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4 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 14 Oct 2026
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