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ANZ Group Holdings Limited delivered its strongest half-year revenue and profit to date, buoyed by the full contribution from Suncorp Bank and a robust capital position despite regulatory challenges.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

Credit Corp Group maintains its FY25 NPAT guidance amid operational gains in US debt buying and cautious optimism in Australian/New Zealand lending markets.

Spectur Limited appoints Anthony Schmidt as CEO, accelerating its transition to a scalable SaaS model and targeting operational cashflow neutrality by mid-2025 amid a $3 billion addressable market.

Tivan Limited has locked in a $5 million share placement and signed a non-binding term sheet for a $51.3 million equity investment to fund the Speewah Fluorite Project, marking a significant step in its development plans.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $1.4 million through equity and debt to complete a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in The Term Deposit Shop, expanding its footprint in Australia's term deposit market.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 9% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting margin compression and higher costs, while advancing its digital transformation and sustainability agenda.

MedAdvisor Limited has received a non-binding offer from a major multinational software company to acquire its ANZ business division, valuing it above current market expectations.

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

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.