TD Bank Stock Tumbles as Lender Reportedly Faces $3B in Penalties, Growth Cap

Group 1 - TD Bank is expected to pay around $3 billion in penalties and accept limits on its U.S. growth due to failure in curbing money laundering activities linked to drug cartels [1][2] - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is anticipated to impose fines and restrict the growth of TD Bank's U.S. retail operations [2] - TD's U.S. unit is reportedly planning to plead guilty to criminal charges related to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into money laundering allegations associated with a Chinese crime operation [3] Group 2 - In August, TD Bank's CEO Bharat Masrani indicated that the bank was collaborating with U.S. regulators and law enforcement to address the issues, while the bank set aside billions in anticipation of the fines [4] - TD Bank reported an unexpected third-quarter loss in August, attributed to the provisions made for the anticipated penalties [4] - CEO Bharat Masrani announced his resignation effective April 2025, along with a succession plan [5]