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Last update: 6 hours agoBanking Shockwaves: Australia’s banking rout deepened again as Commonwealth Bank shares plunged 10.4% after a profit miss and fresh worries that Budget changes could hit investor housing demand, dragging the ASX 200 into a fourth straight down session. Legal Fallout: In Victoria, former senior counsel Norman O’Bryan avoided jail after admitting he tried to defraud clients tied to the Banksia Securities class action collapse. Regulatory Clarity: India’s SEBI said banks and brokers won’t be on the hook for offshore funds’ tax dues, removing a key barrier to new fund launches. Dealmaking & Growth: Raise Financial Services agreed M&A moves—acquiring GreenLife Insurance Broking—and EBRD is weighing a up-to €75m risk-sharing guarantee for Azerbaijan’s AccessBank to expand SME lending. Digital & Risk: Egypt’s FRA is moving to link non-banking sectors via an electronic system, while Nigeria’s courts urged judges to balance urgency and fairness in banking disputes. Community Impact: A food bank in Newport reopened after a burglary sparked an outpouring of support.
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