Latest Credit Quality News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

MONEYME has reported a robust second quarter with a 26% increase in its loan book to $1.75 billion and a 19% rise in revenue to $60 million, underpinned by improved credit quality and strategic funding initiatives.

Wisr has reported a strong Q2FY26 performance, showcasing robust loan book growth and improved credit quality, while signalling a clear path to profitability in the second half of FY26.

Wisr Limited has reported a robust Q2FY26 with a 23% jump in its loan book and a 16% revenue increase, underpinned by a surge in loan originations and improved credit metrics. The fintech lender also strengthened its balance sheet through a capital raise and debt refinancing, setting the stage for profitability later this year.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has launched an offer for up to $300 million in unsecured, deferrable, floating rate notes, targeting infrastructure debt investments. The notes, to be listed on the ASX as SPPHA, aim to deliver monthly income linked to BBSW plus a margin, with a seven-year maturity.

Harmoney has secured a $15 million revolving debt facility from a major Australian bank, refinancing its previous loan at a significantly lower margin and underpinning future growth.

VanEck Investments Limited has released an updated Product Disclosure Statement detailing its suite of Australian fixed income ETFs, outlining fund strategies, risk factors, and fee structures.

Nationwide Building Society reports a solid first half of 2025 with underlying profit before tax rising to £977 million, driven by strong mortgage and deposit growth following its acquisition of Virgin Money. The Group maintains robust capital and credit quality while delivering significant value to members.

FSA Group Ltd reports robust growth in loan origination and loan pools, driven by car loans and asset finance, while raising profit guidance for FY2026. The company’s strategic focus on automation and offshore expansion underpins its ambitious $1.3 billion loan pool target.

Turners Automotive Group has posted a resilient and record first-half result for FY26, with net profit before tax up 13% despite ongoing economic challenges. The company’s diversified model and strategic capital moves underpin its confident outlook.