ANZ H1 Cash Profit Up 6%

ANZ Group reported half-year cash profit of A$3.78 billion, a 6% YoY increase and 70% rise versus the prior six months.
Operating income edged up to A$11.20 billion while operating expenses fell about A$200 million year‑on‑year due to ongoing restructuring.
CEO Nuno Matos highlighted continued cost‑cutting, top‑management overhaul and Suncorp Bank integration, noting minimal impact from the Middle East war so far.
The bank announced an interim dividend of 83 cents per share and its CET1 ratio rose to 12.39%, up 36 basis points.