Why the ANZ-DBS deal makes sense

Following months of speculation, ANZ announced on Monday that it will offload its wealth management and retail businesses in five Asian jurisdictions to Singaporean bank, DBS for approximately S$110 million above book value. DBS’ decision may have caught some industry watchers off-guard. For others, DBS is, without fail, a likely contender for any M&A activity in the region. What is clear, however,…

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