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Heartland shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of TSB and the creation of TSB Heartland Bank, advancing the transaction toward regulatory completion. The deal still faces outstanding conditions, including a Material Adverse Change test and required approvals.

Tyro Payments delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax up 40%, driven by growth in payments and banking, alongside strategic expansion via the Thriday acquisition and new CEO Nigel Lee’s leadership.

Pepper Money Limited (ASX:PPM) reported a landmark half-year to June 2026, with originations soaring 40% and net profit after tax rising 15% on a pro-forma basis, underpinned by strong mortgage growth and new servicing contracts.

Urbanise.com Limited is poised to transform the Australian strata sector with a staged pilot release of its enhanced Strata platform, integrating NAB banking services and launching a branded owners portal from July 2026.

West Wits Mining has locked in a ZAR 875 million senior loan facility with Absa and Nedbank, replacing earlier funding and boosting support for its Qala Shallows project; the first new South African gold mine in over 15 years.

ANZ moves to fully own the ANZ Worldline joint venture by acquiring Worldline S.A’s 51% share for $89 million, aiming to deepen its transaction banking services as part of its 2030 strategy.

Ovanti Limited has partnered with Codebase Technologies to integrate proven open API banking infrastructure into its Super App, accelerating its entry into AI-driven digital asset banking.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.

AMP Limited reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for 2025, driven by growth in wealth platforms and investments, alongside a planned CEO transition and pending class action settlements.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Stakk Limited has secured a significant multi-year agreement with Panacea Financial, a U.S. neobank division backed by Peter Thiel, to provide its Embedded Finance technology. This partnership marks a strategic expansion into niche medical financial services.