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ANZ's first-half profit has jumped 14 per cent to $3.3 billion as it pushes ahead with plans to slim down and exit its investments in Asia.
Cash profit — the bank's preferred measure, which strips out one-off items — rose 4 per cent to $3.5 billion compared to a year ago and was in line with market expectations.
The interim dividend was flat at 80 cents per share.
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