Competition watchdog blocks ANZ $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp over ‘oligopoly’ fears

ACCC says second-tier banks such as Suncorp are important competitors against major banks which dominate market

The competition regulator has declined to give ANZ permission to acquire Suncorp’s banking arm in a $4.9bn transaction that would have shaken up the banking industry.

However, the two banks intend to appeal the decision.

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Source: The Guardian