Do you know which op risk loss events have had the most impact recently? Read on for the 5 largest operational risk losses reported by ORX News in January 2021.

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Top 5 op risk losses reported by ORX News in January 2021

1. Deutsche Bank – $122.9m

Deutsche Bank pays USD 123 million in settlements over alleged bribery and corruption.

Business Line: BL0401 Commercial Banking
Event Type: EL0402 Improper Business or Market Practices

2. Wells Fargo – $40.0m

Wells Fargo to settle USD 40 million for overcharging payment processing fees.

Business Line: BL0301 Retail Banking
Event Type: EL0401 Suitability, Disclosure & Fiduciary

3. Nasdaq Clearing – $36.2m 

Nasdaq Clearing fined SEK 300 million over deficiencies in operations and margin requirements.

Business Line: BL0502 Securities Clearing
Event Type: EL0402 Improper Business or Market Practices

4. MT Global – $32.4m 

MT Global fined GBP 23.8 million by HMRC for AML and record-keeping failures.

Business Line: BL0501 Cash Clearing
Event Type: EL0402 Improper Business or Market Practices

5. Capital One – $13.0m

Capital One to settle USD 13 million class action over unfair ATM balance inquiry fees.

Business Line: BL0302 Card Services
Event Type: EL0401 Suitability, Disclosure & Fiduciary

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