22 Mar, 2026

Australian banks' IT, staff spending to weigh on performance

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A man walks past a Commonwealth Bank of Australia branch in Melbourne.
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Major Australian banks face rising costs from technology investments and rising wages, complicating their outlook amid pressured margins.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia may post a 5.8% increase in operating expenses to A$14.52 ...[end of article preview]