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Citi downgrades Australia’s big four banks on lower rate cut expectations and valuation concerns
Global investment bank Citi downgraded its recommendations for ANZ (ASX: ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) and Westpac (ASX: WBC) this week after diminishing rate cut expectations exposed significant downside risks. It said any chance of a cut was progressively being pushed out, leaving banks exposed to poor earnings […]
ANZ acquisition of Suncorp approved following Australian Competition Tribunal decision
After a lengthy wait, ANZ Group (ASX: ANZ) has finally received Australian Competition Tribunal (ACT) approval for its proposed $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Group (ASX: SUN). ANZ initially entered into an agreement to purchase Suncorp in July 2022, however that move was halted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision not to […]
Boomer spending boost could fuel domestic tourism bonanza
Could the combination of a lower Australian dollar, higher interest rates and big spending boomers produce a domestic tourism bonanza? It is an interesting question given some of the recent evidence that higher interest rates are already producing higher spending by those aged above 50. Actual spending information is much better than spending intentions and […]
ANZ-Suncorp deal blocked by ACCC, cites oligopoly concerns
A frustrated Suncorp Group (ASX: SUN) has expressed disappointment at an Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) decision to block the sale of its banking division to the ANZ (ASX: ANZ). The ACCC determined that the proposed acquisition had the potential to substantially lessen competition in the Australian home loan market. In her response, Suncorp […]