Latest Banking Sector News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.33 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for early September and payment at the end of the month.

Cuscal Limited has exceeded its FY25 profit expectations and announced a strategic $75 million acquisition of Indue Limited, aiming to boost scale and efficiency in the Australian payments sector.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reveals a substantial $539.5 million goodwill impairment and $9 million restructuring costs for FY25, while reassuring investors that cash earnings and capital remain intact.

Judo Capital Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and a strategic technology upgrade, setting the stage for ambitious FY26 targets.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a significant trial contract with a major Australian retail bank, potentially expanding to a $234k SaaS rollout that could boost its recurring revenue and international ambitions.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust first half in 2025, with net income up 6%, strong lending growth, and a 15% increase in its interim dividend. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and expressed confidence in meeting ambitious 2026 targets.

Integrated Research reports a softer FY25 with declines in contract value and earnings, yet steady underlying revenue and promising AI-driven product launches signal a strategic pivot.

Betashares Capital Ltd has disclosed the estimated annual distribution components for its Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (ASX, BNKS) for the fiscal year ending June 2025, highlighting a significant foreign income portion and a full cash payout.

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.

Helia Group announces the departure of CEO Pauline Blight-Johnston after five years, appointing CFO Michael Cant as interim CEO amid evolving market conditions. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot for the lender mortgage insurer.

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.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 interim dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked and accompanied by New Zealand imputation credits. The bank’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Option Plan will continue without discount, underscoring steady shareholder returns.