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Macquarie Bank faces $14 million penalty over unclear savings rate descriptions

PUBT·11/10/2026 22:11:23
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Macquarie Bank faces $14 million penalty over unclear savings rate descriptions
  • Macquarie Bank expects to pay a $14 million civil penalty in ASIC proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW.
  • The bank will not contest the case, admitting it breached its obligation to provide financial services efficiently, honestly and fairly.
  • Website descriptions between December 2021 and September 2022 caused confusion over whether the Macquarie Savings Account Welcome Rate included a bonus margin.
  • Customers received $8.8 million in compensation to put them in the position of receiving a fixed bonus interest margin.
  • The matter was fully accounted for in the financial year ended March 31, 2026.


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