Latest Credit Risk News

National Australia Bank’s half year results to March 2025 reveal modest revenue growth and stable cash earnings amid competitive pressures and regulatory demands. The bank’s strong capital position and ongoing strategy execution underpin cautious optimism.

Aurizon reports a mixed freight volume performance to April 2025 alongside progress on $50 million in annualised cost savings and a potential subordinated hybrid capital raise.

Antilles Gold progresses its Cuban joint venture projects, unveiling updated resource estimates and feasibility studies for Nueva Sabana, while expanding La Demajagua’s scope and pursuing financing options.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd reports a transformative quarter marked by explosive user growth on its Pinoy Coop Mobile platform, record loan approvals via bizmoLoan, and key partnerships with major Philippine financial institutions.

Plenti Group Limited reported a standout 4Q25 with record loan originations of $407 million and a 126% jump in full-year Cash NPAT to $13.8 million, driven by robust growth across automotive, renewable energy, and personal lending.

QuickFee Limited reported a 29% rise in Q3 FY25 revenue, driven by strong growth in its finance products and Connect platform. However, a significant US credit impairment has prompted a downward revision of its FY25 statutory earnings guidance.

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.

Humm Group Limited has reported a remarkable 119% increase in cash profit after tax for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside improved capital efficiency and reduced operating expenses. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, underscoring its strengthened financial position.

Antilles Gold Limited is raising $1 million through a share and option placement to support working capital and development of its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has released its Basel III Pillar 3 report for the half year ended December 31, 2024, revealing a robust capital position and detailed credit risk exposures that exceed regulatory transparency requirements.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.