Latest Banking News

KMD Brands has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on both the NZX and ASX as it finalises a capital raise, refinancing, and its half-year financial results. The suspension aims to maintain market order while key details remain under negotiation.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has updated its estimated cash distributions for two key Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-April 2026. Investors are reminded to update their details and complete tax certifications to ensure smooth dividend receipt.

Excelsior Capital Limited has announced a further fully franked special dividend of over $10 million amid its ongoing winding up process, alongside key board changes and plans for final capital returns.

DGL Group Limited has replaced its ANZ-led financing with a new $120 million facility from ScotPac, extending maturity and enhancing working capital flexibility amid ongoing management restructuring.

Fatfish Group has revealed improper conduct by a former service provider that delayed its 2024 financial reporting, while outlining ongoing legal actions and a strategy to relist on the ASX within four months.

Latitude Group Holdings has finalised the margin and size for its Capital Notes 2 offer, setting a 4.15% annual margin and allocating $130 million following a successful bookbuild.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.4438 per security on its capital notes, payable in June 2026, with a 70% franking component and tax considerations for investors.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3609 per Westpac Capital Note 7, reflecting a 5.3991% annualised rate for the quarter ending June 22, 2026.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has updated its interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked 30-cent payout per share and outlining its Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 1.5% discount.

Wesfarmers Limited has updated its dividend announcement for the half-year ending December 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.02 per share payable on 31 March 2026, alongside detailed Dividend Reinvestment Plan terms.

Harmoney Corp Limited has reported a strong first half of 2026, surpassing previous full-year profits and upgrading its FY26 cash NPAT guidance to $13 million, driven by loan book growth and automation advances.

EVT Limited has successfully refinanced its debt facilities, increasing capacity to $750 million with improved interest margins, positioning the group for its strategic pivot towards the hotel sector.