ANZ ex-gratia payment
Published: 21 August 2026
The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) has accepted an unconditional ex-gratia payment of $9,979,687 from the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Independent Review finds AOFM delivering its core functions effectively
Published: 24 April 2026
An independent review led by Dr Guy Debelle has found that the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) is effectively meeting the Commonwealth’s financing needs and delivering a highly respected debt management program.
Government debt manager outlines actions to strengthen market integrity following ANZ report
Published: 10 October 2025
Appearing before the Senate Economics Legislation Committee last night, Chief Executive Officer of AOFM, Anna Hughes, tabled an opening statement with reference to the release of a Statement of Agreed Facts by ASIC and ANZ on 15 September 2025.
AOFM welcomes judgement in ANZ case
Published: 22 December 2025
ANZ has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay an $80 million penalty for unconscionable conduct relating to services provided to the Australian Government during a syndicated bond issuance, and a $50 million penalty for incorrectly reporting bond trading data to the AOFM over a two-year period.
