This report does not constitute a rating action. ALAC--Additional loss-absorbing capacity. CRA--Comparable ratings analysis. GRE--Government-related entity. ICR--Issuer credit rating. SACP--Stand-alone credit profile. Overview Key strengths Key risks Strong business franchise and focus on traditional banking in Australia and New Zealand. Material dependence on domestic and offshore wholesale borrowing. Strong capitalization. Exposed to risks from high household debt and house prices. High likelihood of timely financial support from the Australian government. The bank focuses on retail and commercial banking. We see a sound outlook for the economies of Australia and New Zealand. This is despite subdued GDP growth, partly due to the slowing of major trading partners' economies because of tariffs and persistent domestic challenges such as a tight labor market
