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CommBank exits fossil fuels as rivals fund Santos

BY ROSE MARY PETRASS | MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024 2:46PM

The once-largest fossil fuel lender has changed tack to become the first of the big banks to formally cut ties with coal, oil and gas without credible transition plans, ahead of schedule.

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