ANZ Fined $165 Million by Australian Regulator for Systemic Misconduct
On December 19, 2025, Australia’s Federal Court fined the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) with a A$250 million fine (about $165 million) for widespread misconduct. This fine came after years of issues in how the bank handled a A$14 billion government bond deal and how it reported trading data. The court’s action indicates…