Latest Digital Banking News

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.

Stakk Limited has expanded its partnership with T-Mobile Money, adding advanced fraud and risk modules to its embedded finance platform, potentially accelerating revenue growth within one of the largest US consumer ecosystems.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

Stakk Limited has landed a pivotal 3-year contract with U.S. fintech giant SoFi, significantly boosting its annual recurring revenue projections beyond $8 million. This deal highlights Stakk’s growing footprint in embedded finance across major international brands.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to $1.655 billion, driven by growth across its asset management, banking, commodities, and capital markets divisions. The group maintains robust capital and liquidity positions despite margin pressures and regulatory challenges.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest decline in full-year net profit, while advancing key transformation initiatives and raising dividends slightly.

Findi Limited updates FY26 guidance with over A$100 million revenue forecast, announces acquisition of Sphere loyalty platform, and advances IPO plans on Bombay Stock Exchange.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Bank of Queensland announces a potential $3.8 billion equipment finance loan sale and a strategic AI partnership with Capgemini, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and cut costs. The bank updates FY25 earnings guidance while withdrawing specific FY26 targets amid ongoing uncertainty.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported an 11% rise in customers and a 6.6% increase in deposits for FY25, while statutory earnings were weighed down by a significant goodwill impairment charge.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a $97.1 million net loss driven by goodwill impairment but maintained a stable dividend and strong customer growth, while unveiling a strategic plan targeting sustainable growth and operational efficiency through 2030.