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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) announced that its second-half 2025 earnings will be reduced by A$1.11 billion (US$721 million) due to charges linked to restructuring efforts, staff layoffs, and a settlement with Australian regulators. The charges are expected to lower ANZ’s Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio by 19 basis points, reflecting the financial impact of the bank’s strategic overhaul.
According to ANZ, the charges include multiple components such as an impairment related to its investment in PT Bank Pan Indonesia, costs from workforce redundancies, and a settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). In September, the bank agreed to a A$240 million settlement with ASIC to resolve several investigations into its markets and retail operations, signaling its efforts to move past regulatory challenges.
ANZ is currently undergoing a major restructuring initiative aimed at simplifying operations and sharpening its focus on core markets in Australia and New Zealand. As part of this strategy, the bank continues to bear integration costs from its acquisition of Suncorp Bank. This restructuring marks one of the most significant organizational shifts in the company’s recent history, as it seeks to streamline its global presence and strengthen governance frameworks.
The move comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny in Australia’s banking sector, with ANZ emphasizing improved risk management and operational resilience. As Australia’s fourth-largest bank by market capitalization, ANZ’s transformation underscores a broader industry trend toward compliance, efficiency, and sustainable growth in a challenging economic environment.
