ANZ will face a record $240 million penalty for ripping off both its own customers and the government. ASIC alleges unconscionable conduct involving a government bond sale that may have cost taxpayers $26 million — plus “widespread misconduct” affecting ~65,000 retail customers.
This is a watershed moment for banking oversight in Australia. What accountability looks like in practice is finally being tested. But penalties are only one part of the equation, we need to see real, lasting culture change.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/anz-record-penalty-asic-federal-court/105773084