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The junior banks at the top of the big four wishlist

Could Judo Bank or Bank of Queensland be a target for National Australia Bank?

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The green lighting of ANZ’s takeover over Suncorp Bank is, inevitably, prompting investment bankers and strategists inside major banks to think about what deals might be next.

For example, could Judo Bank become a target? Or Bank of Queensland’s business lending book? And would National Australia Bank be the most likely acquirer? Those questions were doing the rounds on Wednesday, as analysts and advisers turned their minds to possible future banking combinations.

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James Eyers writes on banking, payments and fintech. He is a former legal and investment banking editor at the AFR, has degrees in commerce and law from UNSW, and is co-author of Buy now, pay later: The extraordinary story of Afterpay Connect with James on Twitter. Email James at jeyers@afr.com.au
Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au

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