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National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

National Australia Bank’s half year results to March 2025 reveal modest revenue growth and stable cash earnings amid competitive pressures and regulatory demands. The bank’s strong capital position and ongoing strategy execution underpin cautious optimism.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a $3.5 billion net profit for the first half of 2025, maintaining strong capital ratios and advancing its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives despite a slight earnings dip.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.76 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, payable in June with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest 1% decline in net profit to AUD 3.317 billion for the six months ended March 2025, maintaining its interim dividend and advancing key digital and sustainability initiatives.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient start to 2025 with statutory profit after tax of £1.1 billion, underpinned by solid lending and deposit growth. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, maintaining confidence despite economic uncertainties.

Judo Capital Holdings updates its FY25 outlook, reporting stable margins and operational progress but slowing loan growth due to market uncertainties and higher provisioning.

BNK Banking Corporation has reversed prior losses with a strong Q3 FY25 profit, driven by strategic loan sales and improved net interest margins. The bank’s focus on portfolio optimisation and capital management signals a new phase of sustainable growth.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.