# BofA misses profit estimates as capital markets weaken; books $1.2 billion charge

https://mins.news/en/item/99629

- Reuters, 2026-10-14 11:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bank-america-profit-hurt-by-12-billion-fine-over-anti-money-laundering-2026-10-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acf6c77490a5e0001254ddf

> Bank of America fell short of third-quarter profit estimates on weakness in its capital markets business. It also disclosed a $1.2 billion charge related to a regulatory penalty for failures to detect potential money laundering.

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