Latest Lending And Deposits News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2% increase in cash NPAT to approximately $2.6 billion for 1Q26, supported by lending and deposit growth despite margin pressures and rising expenses.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.

National Australia Bank reported a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by robust revenue and volume growth in the second half, alongside continued technology modernization and sustainability progress.

Westpac reported a resilient full-year 2025 performance with modest profit decline, robust loan and deposit growth, and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience.

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.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 16% loan book expansion and a 14% rise in underlying profit before tax, underpinned by operational leverage and strategic regional growth.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter saw a slight dip in cash earnings due to rising credit impairment charges, even as underlying profits edged up 2%. The bank balances cautious asset quality management with ongoing growth in lending and deposits.

Macquarie Group reported a decline in net profit contribution for the first quarter of FY26, driven by mixed performances across its divisions, while maintaining a robust capital surplus and announcing a key CFO transition.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

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.

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.