# National Australia Bank

Type: Company (NAB)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-05**: Federal Court Ruling — Justice Lee declares Bekier and Martin breached their duties in a landmark judgment.
- **2026-02-24**: Asian Markets Reopen — Markets in China and Japan reopen to a weakened dollar and renewed trade volatility.
- **2026-02-23**: EU Trade Deal Stalled — European Parliament decides to postpone a vote on the EU-U.S. trade agreement.
- **2026-02-21**: Tariff Hike Announced — President Trump raises temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% following the SCOTUS ruling.
- **2022**: ASIC Lawsuit — ASIC commences civil penalty proceedings against Matthias Bekier, Paula Martin, and nine others.
- **2020**: NAB Deception — Star provides misleading information to NAB regarding the use of China UnionPay cards for gambling.
- **2018**: Suncity Misconduct — Suspicious conduct by junket staff, including cash deliveries in cooler bags, occurs at Star casinos.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Federal Court Finds Ex-Star CEO and GC Breached Duties Over 'Unethical' Culture
2026-03-05 02:07:00 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that former Star Entertainment Group CEO Matthias Bekier and General Counsel Paula Martin breached their corporate duties by failing to disclose significant criminal risks and misleading lenders. Justice Michael Lee described the company's culture as 'dysfunctional and unethical' in a landmark 501-page decision.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/ex-star-ceo-gc-breach-duties-ruling

### SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Triggers Global Trade Turmoil and Dollar Volatility
2026-02-24 03:04:28 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down emergency tariffs has sparked a trade policy crisis, with President Trump retaliating by raising duties to the legal maximum. The resulting regulatory uncertainty has stalled international trade deals and weakened the U.S. dollar as markets brace for a new wave of protectionism.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-tariff-ruling-trade-turmoil-dollar-volatility

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