Latest Banking Sector News

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 updated its interim dividend details, confirming an 83-cent payout per share, partially franked at 70%, payable on July 1, 2025. The bank also outlined its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans with shares priced at AUD 28.89.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited delivered its strongest half-year revenue and profit to date, buoyed by the full contribution from Suncorp Bank and a robust capital position despite regulatory challenges.

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.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced an interim dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked at 70%, payable on 1 July 2025, with options for shareholders to receive payments in AUD, NZD, or GBP.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

National Australia Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, alongside Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans offering shareholders multiple currency payment options.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a $3.5 billion net profit for the first half of 2025, maintaining strong capital ratios and advancing its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives despite a slight earnings dip.