While the total dollar amount of AML fines for the year fell from $3.2 billion to $2.3 billion, the number of institutions fined has dramatically increased, going from 24 in 2020 to 80 in 2021.
Throughout 2021 we collected information on all AML fines as they were publicly announced by regulatory agencies.
In this report, we will share the total numbers, summaries of each fine, and actionable takeaways that compliance and AML professionals can learn from.
