Biggest Aussie bank commits to keeping the cash flowing

Key points

• Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn has pledged a long-term commitment to delivering cash across the economy. He told shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting in Sydney that he cannot see a time when cash stops being distributed nationally.
• Chairman Paul O'Malley said the bank spends about $400 million a year on cash availability.
• Shareholders were also set to vote on a resolution about financing deforestation, which the board has recommended they reject.