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MyState Limited has finalized its merger with Auswide Bank, positioning the combined entity for significant cost savings and earnings growth while maintaining strong capital and customer metrics.

Resimac Group reports a 12% decline in normalised net profit after tax for 1H25, driven by increased provisioning in its asset finance portfolio, while operating profit rises 20%. The lender signals challenges ahead but remains confident in its core business momentum.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

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.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

ASB reported a modest 1% increase in cash net profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by rising lending volumes and strategic investments in housing and fraud prevention amid New Zealand's gradual economic recovery.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Propell Holdings has reported its first half-year cash profit since its 2021 ASX listing, driven by loan book growth and new product launches, despite a Q2 operating cash outflow.

Credit Corp Group has reported a robust 32% rise in underlying NPAT for H1 FY2025, driven by strong US collections and consumer lending growth, while reaffirming its full-year guidance and announcing a healthy interim dividend.