ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) shares are 1.06% higher at the time of writing on Wednesday morning and trading at $36.29 a piece. The bank’s shares have increased by 9.85% over the past month and are currently 16.34% higher than at this time last year.

Earlier this week, the banking giant announced its priorities and strategic focus for the next five years to 2030. ANZ said its ANZ 2030 strategy will focus on customer experiences, simplicity, reliance, and delivering value to enhance growth and operational efficiency.

The bank also plans to make significant investments in its mortgage salesforce and Commercial Bankers Academy to bolster its retail and commercial banking operations in Australia.

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