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"Net, net I would say staff will come down somewhat over the year we are in, and will come down somewhat over next year, but there are quite a few moving pieces," Mrs Kelly said today after announcing a cash profit of $1.55 billion for the third quarter.

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Most at risk in terms of jobs are those related to technology projects as the bank seeks to boost efficiency. Mrs Kelly also put back on the agenda the outsourcing of technology jobs offshore as another area to find savings.

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