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QBE Insurance Group has finalised the resale and buyback of its US$400 million perpetual capital notes, leading to their cancellation and delisting from the Singapore Exchange.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3408 per Capital Note security, reflecting a stable income stream for investors tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

National Australia Bank has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, payable in multiple currencies.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a AUD 600 million subordinated notes issuance, strengthening its capital base under APRA regulations with notes maturing in 2036.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a 45 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q1 2025, driven by earnings despite rising risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains strong liquidity and leverage ratios above regulatory minimums.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 1.4663 per security for its perpetual capital notes, payable in June 2025 with partial franking.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.7124 per security on its perpetual capital notes, with a 35% franking rate and a total distribution yield of 6.79% per annum.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong asset management and banking results despite a dip in commodities. The group also extended its $2 billion share buyback and declared a solid final dividend.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 3.90 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan with no discount.