Latest Banking Sector News

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.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 16% loan book expansion and a 14% rise in underlying profit before tax, underpinned by operational leverage and strategic regional growth.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 4% rise in cash NPAT to $10.25 billion for FY25, alongside a 20 cent dividend increase and robust capital ratios, underpinned by strong lending growth and heavy investment in AI and digital innovation.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an 8% rise in net profit to $10.1 billion for FY25, supported by steady lending growth and a 5% revenue increase. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 260 cents per share, underscoring its robust capital position and ongoing technology modernization.

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 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.