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The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, also known as the Banking Royal Commission, was a major inquiry conducted by the Australian Government from 2018 to 2019. The commission was established to investigate and report on the conduct of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions in Australia.

The commission was sparked by a series of scandals and allegations of misconduct, including:

  1. The Commonwealth Bank's alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
  2. The ANZ Bank's alleged involvement in a scheme to manipulate the Australian dollar.
  3. The Westpac Bank's alleged failure to report suspicious transactions.
  4. The National Australia Bank's alleged involvement in a scheme to manipulate the Australian dollar.
  5. The Commonwealth Bank's alleged failure to properly investigate and report suspicious transactions.

The commission was led by Justice Kenneth Hayne, a former High Court judge, and was supported by a team of lawyers, investigators, and experts. The commission held public hearings and received evidence from over 1,000 witnesses, including bank executives, regulators, and industry experts.

The commission's final report, released in February 2019, made 76 recommendations to improve the culture, governance, and conduct of the financial services industry. The report found that the industry had failed to prioritize the interests of customers and had engaged in a range of misconduct, including:

  1. Misleading and deceptive conduct.
  2. Breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
  3. Failure to properly investigate and report suspicious transactions.
  4. Misuse of customer information.
  5. Failure to provide adequate financial advice.

The report also identified a range of systemic issues, including:

  1. A lack of accountability and culture of compliance within the industry.
  2. Inadequate regulation and oversight by regulators.
  3. A failure to prioritize the interests of customers.
  4. A lack of transparency and accountability in the way banks and other financial institutions operate.

The commission's findings and recommendations have had a significant impact on the financial services industry in Australia, leading to:

  1. Changes to the way banks and other financial institutions operate, including increased transparency and accountability.
  2. Stricter regulation and oversight by regulators.
  3. Increased penalties and fines for misconduct.
  4. Improved customer outcomes and protections.
  5. A shift in the culture of the industry towards prioritizing the interests of customers.

Overall, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has had a significant impact on the financial services industry in Australia, leading to changes in the way banks and other financial institutions operate and prioritizing the interests of customers.