The Australian Westpac Banking Corporation has been found guilty of engaging in unconscionable conduct, and ordered to pay the maximum penalty of A$1.8m ($1.2m) after contravening section 12CB of the ASIC Act. Westpac will also pay an additional A$8m ($5.3m) to cover ASIC’s litigation and investigation costs.
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