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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Faces APRA Capital Charge and AUSTRAC Investigation

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  • Bendigo Bank will face a $50 million capital charge, reducing its CET1 ratio but staying above targets.
  • AUSTRAC has started investigating Bendigo Bank’s AML/CTF deficiencies, driving efforts to enhance risk management.
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Faces APRA Capital Charge and AUSTRAC Investigation

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Bendigo & Adelaide Bank ( (AU:BEN) ) has issued an update.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been subjected to a $50 million operational risk capital charge by APRA, effective from January 2026, which will slightly reduce its CET1 ratio but remains above regulatory requirements. Additionally, AUSTRAC has launched an enforcement investigation into the bank’s AML/CTF deficiencies, prompting the organization to intensify its focus on risk management and commit to improving non-financial risk maturity, a move endorsed by its leadership.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BEN) stock is a Sell with a A$9.60 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bendigo & Adelaide Bank stock, see the AU:BEN Stock Forecast page.

More about Bendigo & Adelaide Bank

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is a financial institution operating in the banking industry, offering services such as personal banking, business banking, and financial solutions aimed at fostering prosperity for customers and communities.

Average Trading Volume: 1,368,171

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$5.92B

For detailed information about BEN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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