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The ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has flagged a A$196 million after-tax charge that will impact its second-half profits in 2024 off the back of accounting-related adjustments from its Suncorp Bank (ASX:SUN) acquisition. The $196 million fee will be split between $25 million for accelerated software amortisation and a $171 million collectively assessed credit impairment charge. This after-tax charge will see a 2 basis point reduction to ANZ’s level 2 common equity tier 1 capital in its second half results, the group said today. The $196 million hit is expected to be a one-off for the lender. ANZ …

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