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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.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive replacement Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian bond ETFs, updating key details on investment strategies, risks, fees, and regulatory frameworks.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited maintains its FY2026 guidance, reporting expanded net interest margins and improved asset quality in 3Q2026, while navigating geopolitical uncertainties affecting New Zealand and Australian markets.

MoneyMe's loan book has surged to $1.9 billion, driving a positive Normalised NPAT in 3Q26 as the fintech lender expands into credit cards with a new launch and a Luxury Escapes partnership.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a record unaudited FY26 Cash Profit Before Tax of $30.8 million and a loan portfolio exceeding $3.1 billion, beating its original target months ahead of schedule. The fintech lender's growth was supported by strong loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

Turners Automotive Group has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aiming for $100 million net profit before tax by FY31, driven by organic growth and strategic network expansion across its integrated used car platform.

Turners Automotive Group has raised its net profit guidance for FY26 to $63 million, driven by robust vehicle sales and record finance lending, despite a goodwill write-down in its EC Credit division.

Wisr Limited reports robust half-year growth with a 23% increase in its loan book and a 14% rise in revenue, setting the stage for expected cash profitability in the second half of FY26.

Butn Limited reported a 15% increase in revenue for the half year ended December 2025 but posted a significant loss after tax of $1.85 million, marking a sharp reversal from profit in the prior period.