Latest Capital Instruments News

Australian Unity has secured $200 million through a private placement of wholesale debt, using part of the proceeds to buy back $51.5 million of its Series D Bonds ahead of their December 2026 maturity.

Suncorp Group has completed the redemption of all 3.89 million Capital Notes 3, paying holders face value plus a final distribution of A$1.2674 per note on 17 June 2026.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced fully franked quarterly distributions ranging from AUD 1.2733 to AUD 1.3174 on four series of its PERLS capital notes, payable in September 2026.

Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for NZD 620 million, merging the two into a challenger bank with $18 billion in assets and expected 20% EPS accretion.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.

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.

Bank of Queensland Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3218 per Capital Note 3 security, payable mid-June 2026. The distribution reflects a 5.3% annualised rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Latitude Group Holdings is considering launching a new Capital Notes 2 offer, potentially allowing existing CN1 holders to reinvest. The offer will require applications through appointed Syndicate Brokers under updated regulatory rules.

Macquarie Technology Group has landed a significant A$200 million hybrid capital injection from the Australian Government-backed National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, aimed at boosting sovereign digital infrastructure and cybersecurity services.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reports a robust turnaround in first-half 2026 net profit, driven by margin expansion, asset quality improvements, and strong Reverse Mortgage growth in New Zealand and Australia. The group also advances significant technology investments and benefits from eased Reserve Bank capital requirements.

Australian Unity Limited reported increased revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, but earnings declined sharply due to inflationary pressures and ongoing transformation investments. The company also completed a leadership transition and strengthened its balance sheet.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.