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ANZ to pay $160 million for bond deal violations

ANZ to pay A$240 million for bond misconduct and customer violations amidst job cuts and regulatory scrutiny

Published

5 months ago

September 15, 2025

Ahron Young

ANZ to pay A$240 million for bond misconduct and customer violations amidst job cuts and regulatory scrutiny

In Short:
– ANZ Group will pay A$240 million in penalties for multiple violations, including fees to deceased customers.
– The bank plans to implement A$150 million in reforms and has announced 3,500 job cuts.

Australia’s ANZ Group will pay A$240 million in penalties, the largest ever imposed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against a single entity.

The penalties arise from multiple violations, including acting “unconscionably” during a government bond deal and continuing to charge fees to deceased customers.

The development comes alongside ANZ’s announcement of 3,500 job cuts as new CEO Nuno Matos seeks to enhance profitability.

ANZ has admitted to the allegations and acknowledged the need for significant operational changes.

The bank’s trading practices during an A$14 billion government bond issuance negatively impacted bond prices, which led to a substantial loss for the government.

ANZ plans to submit a remediation strategy to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority by the end of the month.

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ANZ has stated it will spend A$150 million on reforms by the end of the financial year.

The Finance Sector Union is expected to file a claim regarding the recent job cuts made by the bank.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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6 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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8 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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8 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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