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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ASX: ANZ)
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited recently released its Consolidated Financial Report for the half-year ending 31 March 2025. The report includes key financial statements and disclosures.
ANZBGL completed a significant acquisition on 31 July 2024, purchasing 100% of the shares of SBGH Limited, which holds Norfina Limited (formerly known as Suncorp-Metway Limited, operating under the name Suncorp Bank). The Group has been in the process of Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) to assess the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. This process led to adjustments including the recognition of core deposit and brand intangible assets, fair value adjustments to loans, provisions for contingent liabilities and related indemnities, and deferred tax balances, resulting in a $197M decrease in goodwill.
The financial results for the period reflect these acquisition-related adjustments. The Condensed Consolidated Income Statement reveals that net interest income included $50 million from unwinding fair value adjustments. In addition to that, the Group recognized a $244 million collectively assessed credit impairment charge for Suncorp Bank's performing loans.
The Group's liquidity position remains strong with total liquid assets of $306.0 billion as of March 2025 compared to $266.2 billion in September 2024 and $281.7 billion in March 2024. The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) was 132% as of March 2025, unchanged from September 2024 but down from 134% in March 2024.
ANZBGL's disclosures also cover principal risks and uncertainties particularly in light of the evolving regulatory landscape and economic conditions. The Group faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny and the potential for increased competition due to regulatory changes. Economic forecasts suggest a gradual recovery with interest rates boosting the commercial property sector.
However, the Group remains vigilant about credit risk, especially given the uncertainties in the property market and the potential for increased interest rates to affect borrowers' ability to meet repayments. Operational risks, including those related to IT systems, cyber-attacks, and the integration of Suncorp Bank, are also significant concerns. Furthermore, the rise in scams and the complexities of complying with regulations related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing add to the operational challenges.
In its Pillar 3 Disclosure, ANZ provides further details on its capital adequacy and risk management. The Group's approach to credit risk, including the assessment of exposures and the use of credit risk mitigation techniques, is outlined in detail. The disclosure also includes an analysis of counterparty credit risk and securitization exposures.
Disclosure: Veye’s Responsible Manager holds shares in Australia and New Zealand Group Holdings Limited (ANZ)
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