币界网报道：A former employee of Australia's Macquarie Bank has been permanently banned from the financial services industry after embezzling approximately $44,000 from customer accounts. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found that between 2019 and 2021, the employee created false documents to transfer funds from 11 client accounts to personal accounts and those of associates. Macquarie Bank, which manages over $277 billion in assets, detected the fraudulent activity during internal reviews and fully compensated affected customers. ASIC's ban prevents the individual from providing financial services, controlling financial entities, or performing managerial roles in the sector. The regulator emphasized its commitment to maintaining industry integrity by removing untrustworthy individuals. This case highlights ongoing challenges financial institutions face in preventing internal fraud despite robust compliance systems.