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ASB Reports Slight Profit Decline Amidst Strategic Investments

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ASB Reports Slight Profit Decline Amidst Strategic Investments

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia ( (AU:CBA) ) has issued an update.

ASB, a subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, reported a slight decline in its full-year profit, with a cash net profit after tax of $1,350 million, down 1% from the previous year. Despite the profit dip, ASB experienced growth in home lending, business and rural lending, and customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology and systems to improve customer experiences and bolster security, including spending over $100 million on preventing cybercrime and fraud. ASB is also actively promoting open banking in New Zealand and partnering with fintechs to enhance online payment security and data sharing.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:CBA) stock is a Sell with a A$98.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock, see the AU:CBA Stock Forecast page.

More about Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a major financial institution offering a range of banking services, including home, business, and rural lending. The bank is focused on enhancing customer experiences and supporting the New Zealand economy through strategic investments and partnerships with fintech companies.

Average Trading Volume: 1,921,510

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$298.6B

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