Latest Capital Adequacy News

Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to $1.655 billion, driven by growth across its asset management, banking, commodities, and capital markets divisions. The group maintains robust capital and liquidity positions despite margin pressures and regulatory challenges.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in profit for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong performances in asset management and capital advisory, while declaring a 35% franked interim dividend of $2.80 per share.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a $300 million issue of USD subordinated notes due in 2037, offering investors a fixed 5.239% interest rate initially, with a reset in 2032 tied to U.S. Treasury yields. These notes strengthen QBE’s regulatory capital under APRA’s framework.

BNK Banking Corporation’s Q1 FY26 update reveals margin expansion and loan book growth despite lower profits, highlighting strategic moves including a significant portfolio sale and senior secured investments.

BSP Financial Group has reported a robust third quarter for fiscal 2025, with revenue climbing 15% and net profit rising 22%, underpinned by strong operational discipline and strategic investments.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has declared a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5069 per Capital Note, reflecting a 6.04% annualised yield, payable mid-December 2025.

Ovanti Limited’s FY2025 results reveal a modest revenue dip but a sharp 61% rise in net loss, driven by a significant impairment charge. The company’s capital base strengthened despite ongoing losses, with no dividends declared.

NobleOak Life Limited reported robust FY25 results, with a 20% increase in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying NPAT, underpinned by strategic investments in AI and a transition to a capital-efficient Life Company structure.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust 20% growth in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying profit for FY25, surpassing guidance and setting a clear path to $1 billion in-force premium. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and product innovation underpin its strong outlook for FY26.