American Express says it will pay a $350 million fine for not following financial rules.

Oct 8, 2026, 4:41 PM ETRulesRead the original at SEC EDGAR

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American Express's bank must pay a $350 million fine and address compliance requirements. Some of the fine was already set aside, and the company says the orders will not change its forecasts, but the penalty and required work still weigh against it.

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The fine is a real cost, and the orders require work on the company's financial-crime controls. American Express says part of the payment was already set aside and the related costs are not expected to change its forecasts. Those limits help, but do not erase the penalty or the risk of more fines if the fixes fall short.

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