Latest Capital Adequacy News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.

Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to £2.026 billion for FY26, driven by market-leading mortgage growth and successful Virgin Money integration, while maintaining robust capital and liquidity positions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Kina Securities has successfully closed an oversubscribed PGK 235 million subordinated bond, set to list on the PNGX Debt Market on 6 May 2026, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over ten years.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect through Phase 3 and Phase 4 drilling, while significantly growing its landholdings in the Eastern Goldfields. The company is well funded with A$9.6 million cash, preparing for a busy exploration season with assay results due in May.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6605 per Capital Note 3 security, maintaining a steady income stream for investors with a partly franked dividend.

Kina Securities Limited has launched its inaugural unsecured subordinated bond issue worth PGK 235 million, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over 10 years, marking a significant step in Papua New Guinea's capital markets.

Kina Securities Limited reported a 20% increase in statutory net profit after tax to PGK 120.7 million for 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and loan book expansion. The bank declared a higher final dividend and anticipates continued earnings growth in 2026 amid favourable economic conditions and tax cuts.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying net profit after tax rising 11% to $9.6 million, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. However, statutory profit fell 23% due to one-off costs and provisions, prompting a pause on dividends amid strategic transitions.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a striking half-year performance with a 357% jump in net profit and a robust pipeline of legal finance investments. The company’s transformation into a capital-light fund manager is gaining momentum amid favourable regulatory shifts.

Control Bionics Limited reported a sharp increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2025, coinciding with its acquisition of full control over Neuro Elite Athletics, LLC. The company faces ongoing financial challenges despite no dividends being declared.