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ASIC targets bank AI, scams, offset accounts and BNPL

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6 Oct, 2026
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Warwick Ponder
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6 Oct, 2026
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Banks face scrutiny of artificial intelligence, scam prevention, offset accounts and customer service as ASIC outlines its priorities, including checks on buy now, pay later (BNPL) compliance.
ASIC targets bank AI, scams, offset accounts and BNPL
ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke. Background generated by AI.

Banks face scrutiny of artificial intelligence, scam prevention, offset accounts and customer service as ASIC outlines its priorities, including checks on buy now, pay later (BNPL) compliance.

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