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Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.

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.

Judo Bank has successfully priced a $150 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issuance with a significantly tighter margin, reflecting its strengthened credit profile and strong investor demand.

QuickFee Limited has divested its US Pay Now payments business for US$26.35 million while keeping its US Finance operations and loan book, withdrawing FY26 earnings guidance amid ongoing tax and transaction cost assessments.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) reported a 21% rise in statutory net profit after tax to $35 million for FY25, driven by record broker numbers and loan book growth. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, underscoring strong shareholder returns.

Beforepay Group Limited reported a strong FY25 with a 29% increase in net transaction margin and 14% revenue growth, driven by expanding user numbers and advances. The company continues to leverage AI-driven risk management while maintaining its ethical lending model.

Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust 74% jump in net profit for FY25, driven by stronger advance volumes, improved credit quality, and expanding user base. Its AI-powered lending division, Carrington Labs, accelerated growth with new clients and strategic partnerships.

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.

BSP Financial Group Limited reported a solid half-year net profit of K572 million for June 2025, supported by steady income growth and prudent credit risk management. The Group also completed a strategic conversion of its Fiji branch into a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing operational and regulatory alignment.

BSP Financial Group reported a solid 9.8% increase in net profit for the half year ended June 2025, underpinned by growth in net interest income, fees, and foreign exchange earnings. The Group also restructured its Fiji operations into a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing its regional footprint and regulatory compliance.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reported an underlying NPAT of NZD 46.9 million for FY2025, meeting guidance, while setting ambitious growth and efficiency targets for FY2026.