ANZ, Australian Government and Pacific

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat
Australia will provide ANZ with a decade-long loan guarantee of A$2 billion ($1.26 billion), to ensure the bank maintains the branch network across the Pacific, a move seen as a diplomatic win amid growing regional competition with China.
Australian Government to Give ANZ $1.3 Billion Loan Guarantee for Pacific Operations
(Reuters) - The Australian government will be giving ANZ Group a loan guarantee worth A$2 billion ($1.26 billion) to keep selling its services in the Pacific region, the lender said on Friday. The government also assesses the probability of the guarantee being called as very low. It includes an annual fee payable by the bank to the government.
Australia Grants ANZ Group A$2 Billion Loan Guarantee for Pacific Expansion
The Australian government will provide ANZ Group with a A$2 billion ($1.26 billion) loan guarantee to support its banking operations in the Pacific region. The guarantee, expected to take effect in the second half of 2025,
Australian government to give ANZ $1.3 bln loan guarantee for Pacific operations
The Australian government will be giving ANZ Group a loan guarantee worth A$2 billion ($1.26 billion) to keep selling its services in the Pacific region, the lender said on Friday.
Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee
The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China.
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