Record growth in loans and deposits has pushed Commonwealth Bank’s half year profit to $5.4 billion, triggering a seven per cent jump in its share price.

In a wide-ranging chat, CBA CEO Matt Comyn speaks with Juliette Saly from Ausbiz about competition from Macquarie, housing supply reform, AI investment, productivity, regional branches, workforce impacts, mortgage stress, and whether Australia’s largest bank can justify being the most expensive bank in the developed world.


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Record growth in loans and deposits has pushed Commonwealth Bank&rsquo;s half year profit to $5.4 billion, triggering a seven per cent jump in its share price. In a wide-ranging chat, CBA CEO Matt Comyn speaks with Juliette Saly from Ausbiz about competition from Macquarie, housing supply reform, AI investment, productivity, regional branches, workforce impacts, mortgage stress, and whether Australia&rsquo;s largest bank can justify being the most expensive bank in the developed world. Fear &amp; Greed is proud to partner with Ausbiz, Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, economy and startups. Sign up for free at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ausbiz.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1771239027451089&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WltLH4ajyJLtYGBL7zX9m">ausbiz.com.au</a>

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Q+A: CBA boss Matt Comyn on $5.4 billion cash profit

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes. 

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Why people don’t trust AI in the property market
Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran
The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Why people don&rsquo;t trust AI in the property market</li>
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CGT backdown; Qantas long-haul plans delayed; Trump in no rush to do deal

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Kajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making.

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose. Sean Aylmer speaks with Kajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management&nbsp;about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making. LGT Wealth Management is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed

Q+A: The great wealth transfer: what wealthy families get wrong

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ASX climbs


ASIO boss at Royal Commission


Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time


Adore Beauty hit by cost of living


Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games

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ASIO boss at Royal Commission
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Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time
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Adore Beauty hit by cost of living
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Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on Hormuz hopes

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Q+A: CBA boss Matt Comyn on $5.4 billion cash profit

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