Latest Australian Banks News

FleetPartners Group has successfully priced a A$400 million Australian asset-backed securitisation, including a green tranche funding electric vehicle leases, while issuing a correction to a previous announcement.

ANZ Bank has extended its contract with Knosys for another year, securing continued access to the KnowledgeIQ platform while negotiating a transformative three-year cloud migration and AI integration deal.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.1405 per security on its PERLS XIII capital note, payable mid-September 2025.

Westpac Banking Corporation has updated its dividend details for the six months ending March 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.76 per share and revealing key Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing and participation rates.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced updated estimated distributions for three ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market, providing investors with fresh income expectations ahead of the May 2025 period close.

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $1.4 million through equity and debt to complete a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in The Term Deposit Shop, expanding its footprint in Australia's term deposit market.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 9% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting margin compression and higher costs, while advancing its digital transformation and sustainability agenda.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

VanEck Investments Limited has released its indicative dividends calendar for 2025, outlining expected dividend timings for over 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This comprehensive schedule offers investors clarity on dividend announcements, ex-dates, and payment dates across a diverse range of funds.

AMA Group has locked in a $110 million debt facility from two major Australian banks, improving funding costs and enabling strategic expansion in the collision repair sector.

The A2 Milk Company has announced its first-ever interim dividend of NZD 0.085 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholders.