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Heartland Group Holdings (NZX: HGH, ASX: HGH) more than doubled FY2026 net profit as margins widened, asset quality improved and its proposed TSB merger moved towards a shareholder vote. The bank also reported a 16% fall in restated emissions, though much of its climate-risk work remains incomplete or estimate-driven.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has confirmed a $10.31 reinvestment price for its 33-cent fully franked dividend, payable on 30 September. The update does not change the dividend amount, but fixes the price at which participating shareholders will receive additional shares.

Commonwealth Bank has declared a fully franked AUD 0.4983 distribution for CBAPJ, payable on 20 October 2026, the scheduled redemption date for PERLS XIII. The payment remains subject to CBA’s discretion under the security terms.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia updates its final dividend details for FY26, offering a fully franked AUD 2.70 per share payout with flexible currency payments and a full Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Kina Securities lifted its half-year net profit by 4% to PGK 59.7 million, underpinned by a strong capital injection via Papua New Guinea’s inaugural listed corporate bond and a 13% higher interim dividend in local currency.

Heartland has cleared a major hurdle in its $620 million acquisition of TSB, with Toi Foundation trustees approving the sale. The merger aims to create a stronger regional challenger bank, pending shareholder and regulatory green lights.

MyState Limited posted a 58% rise in statutory net profit after tax to $56.2 million for FY26, boosted by integration progress and strong portfolio growth. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 12.5 cents per share, marking a 3-cent increase for the year.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reports a $375.1 million statutory profit for FY26, reversing last year’s loss, while committing $70 million to a multi-year risk rectification program and declaring a fully franked 33 cent dividend.

BSP Financial Group has reported an 8.4% increase in net profit to K620 million for the first half of 2026, driven by a 17.7% surge in revenue and supported by a strong capital position and strategic investments.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is embarking on a three-year, $70 million program to fix significant non-financial risk management weaknesses flagged by APRA, while reporting a $375 million statutory profit for FY26 impacted by rectification provisions and legal penalties.

Judo Bank posted a 34% rise in profit before tax to $168 million for FY26, driven by robust loan book growth and operating leverage, despite increased impairment expenses.