Latest Banking News

Heartland Group Holdings Limited maintains its FY2026 guidance, reporting expanded net interest margins and improved asset quality in 3Q2026, while navigating geopolitical uncertainties affecting New Zealand and Australian markets.

Bank of Queensland’s statutory profit fell 20% to $136 million in 1H26, weighed down by a $31 million loss on its equipment finance portfolio sale. The bank advances its digital transformation and plans a $3.7 billion capital release with Challenger Limited, maintaining strong capital and dividend guidance.

National Australia Bank is adjusting its credit provisioning and capital policies in response to market volatility from the Middle East conflict, with significant impacts on its 1H26 earnings and balance sheet.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced new long-term partnerships with Infosys and Genpact to enhance technology and operational efficiency, alongside a 7.6% increase in cash earnings for the third quarter of 2026.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

BNK Banking Corporation announces the planned departure of CEO Allan Savins, with CFO Steve Kinsella stepping in as interim CEO from April 2026. The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the bank amid its ongoing growth and turnaround.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.4438 per security on its capital notes, payable in June 2026, with a 70% franking component and tax considerations for investors.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3609 per Westpac Capital Note 7, reflecting a 5.3991% annualised rate for the quarter ending June 22, 2026.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has updated its interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked 30-cent payout per share and outlining its Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 1.5% discount.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has updated its 2026 interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.35 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 174.47 with no discount.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2657 per security for its PERLS XII capital notes, payable mid-June 2026.