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ANZ Group's Financial Education Program Launches Two New Modules

-- ANZ Group's (ASX:ANZ, NZE:ANZ) MoneyBusiness financial education program for First Nations adults, developed in partnership with the Australian Government in 2005, launched two learning modules on digital confidence and scams, the banking and financial services company said in a Thursday statement.

The modules are designed to boost support for First Nations communities and were developed in response to feedback from MoneyBusiness coaches, community professionals, and previous participants, the statement said.

The program is delivered by the Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network.

ANZ Group shares fell 1% in afternoon trade on the Australian and New Zealand bourses.

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