(1/2) Financials Friday: Senator Warren Faults Justice for Going Easy on TD Bank as Justice Signals It May Prosecute Executives; Bank of America Nears Deal Over AML Lapses…
PONDER THIS: Warren is mad at Biden's DOJ👇bc TD Bank's charter wasn't revoked for money laundering. TD Bank is 10th largest US bank by assets. Silvergate was FAR smaller when the Fed "suicided" it in 2023 (& the next day a broad bank run began). Ponder the differences--& why.🤔 https://t.co/GC59ALDJbr https://t.co/6blmbLOtIE
U.S. Justice Department’s $3 billion settlement with TD Bank over lax money-laundering controls is facing criticism from a lawmaker and a transparency watchdog for not including the prosecution of bank executives. https://t.co/A7yuuNp58m





U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its handling of a recent $3 billion settlement with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) regarding anti-money laundering failures. In a letter to the DOJ, Warren expressed concern over the absence of individual charges against TD Bank executives, stating that without accountability, banks will continue to treat enforcement fines as a cost of doing business. She accused the DOJ of sidestepping the potential for severe penalties, such as the revocation of the bank's charter, which could have been a consequence of the money laundering violations. The settlement, which is part of a broader scrutiny of financial institutions' compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, has drawn criticism from both lawmakers and transparency advocates, who argue that prosecuting executives is essential for effective enforcement.