Latest Capital And Liquidity News

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust first half in 2025, with net income up 6%, strong lending growth, and a 15% increase in its interim dividend. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and expressed confidence in meeting ambitious 2026 targets.

Collins Foods Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share and revealing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 8.92 per share.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

Elders Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.18 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1.5% discount on new shares.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight dip in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 10.83% for the March 2025 quarter, reflecting dividend payments and increased residential lending. Despite this, the bank sustained robust liquidity and funding metrics well above regulatory minimums.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 9% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting margin compression and higher costs, while advancing its digital transformation and sustainability agenda.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

BNK Banking Corporation has reversed prior losses with a strong Q3 FY25 profit, driven by strategic loan sales and improved net interest margins. The bank’s focus on portfolio optimisation and capital management signals a new phase of sustainable growth.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.