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Heartland Group Holdings reported a solid first quarter for FY2026, with improved profitability, stable costs, and accelerated realisation of non-strategic assets surpassing expectations.

MyState Limited’s merger with Auswide Bank has driven a 17% rise in underlying net profit to $41.3 million for FY25, alongside a strengthened capital position and a fully franked 11 cent dividend.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Bank of Queensland reported a 4% increase in revenues to $1.668 billion for FY25, yet profits after tax fell sharply by 53% to $133 million. Despite the profit decline, the bank declared a fully franked 20 cent dividend for the full year.

Bank of Queensland announces a $170 million goodwill impairment in its retail banking unit for FY25, reflecting structural industry changes but maintaining strong cash earnings and capital ratios.

Nationwide Building Society has confirmed it has largely complied with its post-offer intentions following its acquisition of Virgin Money UK PLC, with a previously disclosed exception.

Judo Bank has successfully priced a $150 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issuance with a significantly tighter margin, reflecting its strengthened credit profile and strong investor demand.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2556 per security on its capital notes, with a 70% franking rate and payment scheduled for December 22, 2025.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.1616 per Capital Note 10, reflecting a 4.66% annualised yield based on current benchmark rates.