Latest Banking News

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for March 2026 across multiple ETFs on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the active Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Investors can expect payments in April with reinvestment prices to be revealed shortly.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Bhagwan Marine has completed its $130 million acquisition of Riverside Marine, enhancing its service range and recurring revenue streams through a mix of equity and debt financing.

AVADA Group Limited has successfully refinanced its debt facilities with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, replacing a $40 million term loan with improved and more flexible financing arrangements.

Tyro Payments welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to merchant card payment costs, highlighting opportunities from increased transparency and competition. The changes, effective from October 2026, align with Tyro’s transparent pricing model and do not affect its near-term guidance.

Vinyl Group has locked in a $10 million unsecured loan from its Non-Executive Chairman to fund the acquisition of Val Morgan Digital and support working capital needs.

EML Payments has appointed Adam Olding as its Global CEO, marking a pivotal step in its EML 2.0 transformation and signalling strengthened leadership to drive growth. Concurrently, regulatory developments around its Australian banking licence application introduce new compliance dynamics.

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Alkane Resources has locked in a $110 million revolving credit facility alongside a $40 million contingent instrument facility, enhancing liquidity and banking ties to support its mining operations and growth projects.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

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.