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Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year performance with a 70% jump in statutory net profit, driven by strong loan growth and improved margins, while reaffirming its FY25 profit guidance.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

Kina Securities confirms its 2024 underlying profit guidance amid a non-cash statutory profit reduction driven by deferred tax asset adjustments and a customer fraud impact.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.30 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, reinforcing its steady shareholder returns.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

Westpac's 1Q25 results reveal a solid financial footing with a $1.7 billion net profit, strong capital ratios, and resilient credit quality despite a modest revenue dip.

Westpac’s 1Q25 update reveals a resilient $1.7 billion net profit and strong loan growth despite margin pressures and economic headwinds.

ASB reported a modest 1% increase in cash net profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by rising lending volumes and strategic investments in housing and fraud prevention amid New Zealand's gradual economic recovery.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a cash return of capital of AUD 3.00 per share, backed by shareholder and regulatory approvals, with payments scheduled for early March 2025.