ANZ share price sinks on APRA bombshell

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The ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price is sinking on Thursday.

In morning trade, the banking giant’s shares are down 3.5% to $28.62.

Why is the ANZ share price sinking?

Investors have been hitting the sell button today after the big four bank confirmed that it has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking (EU) with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). This is in relation to shortcomings in its non-financial risk management practices and culture.

The move follows ongoing discussions with the regulator and a previously identified need to lift standards within parts of ANZ’s business — particularly its Global Markets division.

As part of the undertaking, ANZ will carry an…

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