Latest Banking Sector News

BSP Financial Group has reported a robust third quarter for fiscal 2025, with revenue climbing 15% and net profit rising 22%, underpinned by strong operational discipline and strategic investments.

Heartland Group Holdings reported a solid first quarter for FY2026, with improved profitability, stable costs, and accelerated realisation of non-strategic assets surpassing expectations.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.

Bank of Queensland announces a $170 million goodwill impairment in its retail banking unit for FY25, reflecting structural industry changes but maintaining strong cash earnings and capital ratios.

Judo Bank has successfully priced a $150 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issuance with a significantly tighter margin, reflecting its strengthened credit profile and strong investor demand.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has updated its dividend distribution details for the financial year ending June 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.33 per share and clarifying its Dividend Reinvestment Plan arrangements.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1047 per PERLS XIII capital note, payable mid-December 2025.

BSP Financial Group reveals the Papua New Guinea Government’s plan to shift accounts to a new state-owned bank, potentially denting BSP’s profits. The bank is evaluating the full impact and possible responses.

BNK Banking Corporation Limited has reported a significant turnaround in its FY25 financial results, driven by margin expansion and a robust capital position. The bank’s strategic portfolio reshaping and disciplined cost management underpin its improved profitability and outlook.

BNK Banking Corporation Limited has reported a significant turnaround in FY25, posting a statutory net profit after tax of $1.28 million, reversing a $6.7 million loss in FY24. The bank’s strategic focus on higher-margin lending and diversified income streams underpinned this recovery.

Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.

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.