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ANZ Profit Tops Forecasts as Bank Prepares for New CEO

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Today’s must-reads:
• ANZ profit beats estimates
• ASIC targets Macquarie Bank
• India-Pakistan latest

ANZ Bank’s profit topped estimates in the first half amid continued momentum across the bank’s divisions, according to results that landed this morning. Cash profit was broadly flat at A$3.6 billion in the six months ended March 31. New CEO Nuno Matos takes over from Shayne Elliott next week.