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Canaccord Genuity Faces $100M Fine for Banking Violations

3/7/2026

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Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. will pay more than $100 million in fines for violating U.S. banking laws, the largest penalty against a broker-dealer under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act.
A three-year investigation found Canaccord failed to report securities fraud schemes.
The firm acknowledged deficiencies in its anti-money-laundering program and began a compliance overhaul.
It says the penalty will not materially affect finances, having set aside $75 million for potential penalties.

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Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. will pay more than $100 million in fines for violating U.S. banking laws, the largest penalty against a broker-dealer under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act.
A three-year investigation found Canaccord failed to report securities fraud schemes.
The firm acknowledged deficiencies in its anti-money-laundering program and began a compliance overhaul.
It says the penalty will not materially affect finances, having set aside $75 million for potential penalties.