Latest Banking Sector News

RocketBoots Limited advanced multiple international trials of its AI-powered loss prevention software and secured a $4 million capital raise, positioning itself for accelerated global expansion.

UNITH Ltd reports a 9.3% rise in Q3 FY25 cash receipts driven by its B2C subscription surge and a landmark pharmaceutical contract, alongside strategic platform upgrades and leadership changes.

Mystate Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.105 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on March 21, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders a discounted reinvestment option.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

AMP reported a robust FY24 with underlying NPAT rising 15.1% to $236 million, driven by disciplined cost management and strong cash flows. The company declared a final dividend of 1.0 cents per share and is set to launch a new digital bank in February 2025, signaling strategic growth in wealth and banking sectors.

WAM Leaders Limited has announced a 4.7 cents per share fully franked interim dividend, reflecting a 7.4% annualised yield, supported by a 185% jump in operating profit. The company’s disciplined sector positioning and robust portfolio performance underpin continued dividend growth since inception.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a striking 131.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a raised fully franked interim dividend, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.25 per share, payable March 28, 2025, reflecting solid financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.

Auswide Bank Ltd's shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of its acquisition by MyState Bank Limited, marking a significant consolidation in the Australian retail banking sector.

Auswide Bank’s acquisition by MyState Bank has reached a key milestone with the scheme of arrangement now legally effective, triggering a suspension of Auswide’s shares and setting the stage for shareholder transitions.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MyState Bank’s acquisition of Auswide Bank via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian banking sector.