KBRA Affirms Ratings for The Toronto-Dominion Bank

KBRA affirms the deposit rating of AA and the short-term deposit rating of K1+ for The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: "TD", “TD Bank Group”, or "the group"), an international financial services group. KBRA also affirms the deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and the short-term deposit and debt ratings of K1+ for TD Bank, N.A., the lead U.S. subsidiary. The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable. The ratings are in support of a KBRA public finance transaction.

Key Credit Considerations

The ratings are based on TD’s diversified business model, with extensive franchises in Canada and the U.S., combined with demonstrated through-the-cycle financial performance. TD’s anti-money laundering (AML) control deficiencies and the resulting settlements with U.S. authorities—totaling approximately US$3.1 billion, the largest AML-related penalty ever imposed on a financial institution—represent, in KBRA's opinion, a reputational and operational challenge for its business. While the AML deficiencies represent a serious lapse, there has been no public indication of broader systemic risk management failures. During F1Q 2025, TD fully paid the remaining monetary penalty, which had been previously provisioned in FY 2024. TD has made significant strides in its U.S. and global AML programs and remains on track with its multi-year remediation plan. The settlement with U.S. authorities has imposed an asset cap on TD’s U.S. operations, which, in KBRA's opinion, affects its future franchise prospects. In response, TD has undertaken balance sheet restructuring activities and outlined a strategy focused on three pillars: deepening relationships, becoming simpler and faster, and disciplined execution. TD remains strongly incentivized to address regulatory concerns as quickly as possible. Against this backdrop, TD's financial profile benefits from a strong risk-adjusted capital position combined with earnings diversification and healthy asset quality. The group has a sound funding and liquidity profile, although there is a notable reliance on wholesale funding. KBRA views TD as having solid financial strength, benefiting from the generally strong macro profile of the Canadian economy. That said, amid ongoing market volatility in 2025 and 2026—driven, in part, by global trade tensions and uncertainty around tariffs as well as geopolitical tensions—TD and its Canadian peers continue to navigate a complex and evolving operating environment. TD Bank, N.A.’s ratings reflect its strong financial profile combined with its strategic importance to the group as a core operating subsidiary of TD Bank Group.

Rating Sensitivities

The Toronto-Dominion Bank is situated in one of KBRA’s highest rating categories, and a rating upgrade is not expected in the near to intermediate term. However, a stronger financial position coupled with an unblemished reputation and an undiminished franchise following AML-related remediations could facilitate positive rating momentum over time. A rating downgrade is unlikely in the near term, although a significant deterioration in asset quality, earnings, or capital arising from a severe macroeconomic event, geopolitical turmoil, or a more pronounced impact on the group’s franchise from AML-related issues may result in negative rating action. The ratings may also be downgraded if KBRA’s expectations of systemic support is reduced.

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