TD Bank says it’s been receiving inquiries from regulators and law enforcement about its compliance with anti-money-laundering rules, including requests related to a DOJ investigation

Toronto-Dominion Bank has revealed that it is receiving inquiries from regulators and law enforcement agencies regarding its compliance with anti-money laundering rules. This includes requests related to an investigation by the US Department of Justice. The bank made this disclosure in its third-quarter financial results, indicating that it may face penalties as a result of the probe.

The bank stated that it is cooperating with the authorities and taking steps to enhance its Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering compliance program. While the ultimate outcomes of these inquiries and investigations are uncertain, the bank expects that it could be subjected to both monetary and non-monetary penalties as a result of this investigation. However, the nature of the investigation was not elaborated upon during the conference call with analysts.