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Macquarie Bank to pay $14m penalty after confusing ‘welcome rate’ promotion

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on November 10, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Barrett Business editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

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Macquarie Bank is set to pay a $14m court-imposed penalty after it admitted to breaking the Corporations Act with its “welcome rate” promotions.

The penalty comes amid a crackdown by Australian Securities and Investments Commission over complex savings conditions that risk short-changing consumers grappling with the cost of living.

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