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ASB Bank's search for more opportunities in business lending has led to a cut in one variety of the credit ratings applied by Moody's Investors Service. Moody's cut ASB's bank financial strength rating to C+ from B-.The ratings agency maintained the Aa2 credit rating on senior unsecured debt and deposits, which reflect the financial support for ASB from its owner Commonwealth Bank.

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