The collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and the impact of the global financial crisis made it difficult for Australian banks to obtain off-shore funding.As a consequence banks pursued more stable sources of funds.These strategies include:

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The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the global financial crisis made it difficult for Australian banks to obtain off-shore funding, so they pursued more stable sources of funds. The best choice is D because it shows a combination of decreased use of wholesale long-term funding and increased holdings of liquid assets, which provides a more stable source of funds for the banks.

The Collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and the Impact