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Scott Bessent: “Today’s actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial institutions are not above the law.”

On the recordOctober 13, 2026
Today’s actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial institutions are not above the law.
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Scott Bessent

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Commenting on penalties against Bank of America.

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