Listed banks post a flat quarter as deposit costs finally bite

Margin compression arrived a quarter later than most analysts had modelled.

Results across the listed banks came in broadly flat, with margin compression finally showing up in the numbers.

Deposit costs had been expected to bite a quarter earlier. The delay flattered the previous set of results.

Fee income held up better than net interest income, which is where the divergence between banks is widening.

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