Latest Credit Risk News

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.

humm Group reports a $13.9 million statutory profit for 1H26, driven by commercial lending growth and strong consumer segment performance despite rising credit losses and regulatory costs.

Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

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.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a robust half-year performance with a 40.5% increase in gross assets and a targeted 10.4% distribution yield for FY26, underpinned by disciplined lending and solid capital raising.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

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.

Janus Electric has inked a strategic partnership with a Canadian consortium to deploy swappable battery electric trucks powered by innovative negative-carbon energy, aiming to revolutionise long-haul freight electrification.

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.