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Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

NT Minerals Limited reported a net cash outflow of A$590,000 for Q3 2025 but bolstered its liquidity with A$1.07 million from investing activities, leaving it with over two quarters of funding runway.

Challenger Gold Limited reported a solid cash position of A$27.7 million for Q3 2025, backed by strong financing activities and a funding runway exceeding five quarters. The company’s strategic financing arrangements underpin its ongoing exploration ambitions.

Admiralty Resources NL reported a mixed cash flow quarter ending September 2025, balancing operating outflows with investing and financing inflows to maintain a solid funding runway.

Admiralty Resources NL reported steady production growth at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing key export approvals and infrastructure progress despite a delay in its audited financial statements that led to ASX suspension.

Macarthur Minerals bolstered its financial position through a nearly A$2 million entitlement offer and strengthened governance with a key board appointment, setting the stage for advancing its Lake Giles Iron Ore Project.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.

RMA Global Limited kicked off FY26 with a robust 21% increase in recurring revenue, driven by the rollout of Curated Social and a strategic pivot to target US brokerages exclusively. The company’s new Social Studio platform is gaining traction across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.

Diablo Resources reported a modest operating cash outflow and significant exploration spending in the September quarter, offset by a recent $2 million capital raise to support ongoing activities.

Conico Ltd has launched a $2.1 million entitlement offer to fund exploration at its Mt Thirsty Joint Venture and progress projects in Greenland, while aiming to clear its debt through shareholder-approved loan conversions.