Latest Banking News

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.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2556 per security on its capital notes, with a 70% franking rate and payment scheduled for December 22, 2025.

Metal Bank Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $2.32 million, partially underwritten, to fund its Western Australia gold strategy and Queensland graphite exploration. The offer closes on 31 October 2025 and coincides with a strategic acquisition of gold assets from Hastings Technology Metals.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has released updated estimated distribution amounts for 12 of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market, covering the September 2025 period. The announcement includes key dates and confirms distribution reinvestment plan eligibility for all funds.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its dividend reinvestment plan details, announcing a DRP share price of AUD 121.97 and an allocation date of 2 October 2025 for its fully franked interim dividend.

Australian Unity Limited has appointed Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as its next Group Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Rohan Mead after his 21-year tenure. Bayer Rosmarin’s leadership is expected to drive the company’s strategic transformation and growth in wellbeing services.

Strike Energy’s FY25 results reveal a strategic pivot to integrated gas and power projects, leadership renewal, and strong financial gains despite a major asset impairment.

West Wits Mining has locked in a USD 12.5 million tranche of a USD 35 million loan facility from Nebari to accelerate development of its Qala Shallows Gold Project, aiming for first gold production in early 2026.

Metal Bank Limited has signed a binding agreement to acquire key gold assets from Hastings Technology Metals, marking a significant expansion of its Western Australian portfolio. Drilling has already commenced at the Whiteheads Project’s Seven Leaders prospect, signaling early progress.

Hastings Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement to sell its gold assets to Metal Bank Limited in a share-and-cash deal, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths and niobium development.

Bravura Solutions has appointed Colin Greenhill as its new Group CEO, effective 1 January 2026, following a comprehensive global search. Greenhill brings over 15 years of leadership experience in financial services software, signaling a strategic step forward for the company.

Synlait has agreed to sell its North Island assets to global healthcare giant Abbott for approximately US$178 million, marking a strategic reset focused on debt reduction and operational simplification. The deal, expected to close by April 2026, positions Synlait to concentrate on its South Island operations and explore new growth avenues.