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IncreasingHigh2026-07-28

Harvey Norman and Latitude fined $55m for misleading credit ads

Banking SupervisionEnforcementGeneral RegulatoryRetail BankingAustraliaConf: High
Regulatory Event

Federal Court imposed $35m penalty on Harvey Norman and $20m on Latitude Finance for misleading advertising of 60-month interest-free, no-deposit consumer finance.

Analysis

One of ASIC's largest misleading conduct penalties targets a national ad campaign for point-of-sale consumer finance. The case reinforces regulator focus on clear disclosure in credit promotion and joint liability for retail-lender partnerships.

Relevance

Sets precedent for high penalties on misleading credit advertising, affecting POS finance, BNPL, and consumer credit marketing controls.

Required Action

Action Required

Review consumer credit marketing materials and disclosure controls; ensure retailer partnership arrangements meet ASIC advertising standards.

Justification

Landmark penalty size signals escalating enforcement posture on consumer credit conduct and advertising.

Control Commentary

Reassess consumer credit advertising governance, including third-party retailer partnerships. Ensure disclosure of fees, deposits, and terms is prominent and non-misleading. Update conduct risk register.

Source

Federal Court imposed $35m penalty on Harvey Norman and $20m on Latitude Finance Australia for misleading conduct in a national ad campaign promoting 60-month interest-free, no-deposit finance.

RH-2026-07-29-013