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West African Resources Limited reported a robust quarterly cash flow with strong operating inflows and substantial cash reserves, underscoring its solid financial footing amid ongoing exploration investments.

Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion net profit for FY25, underpinned by strong deposit growth and ongoing digital transformation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets.

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.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Charger Metals NL has reported a maiden inferred lithium resource of 8.2 million tonnes at its Lake Johnston project, backed by Rio Tinto's $1.1 million exploration funding. A new drilling program is underway, aiming to expand lithium and gold prospects in Western Australia.

Winchester Energy reported a slight dip in production but secured a strategic 30% farm-out deal for its Varn waterflood project, alongside significant board restructuring.

Robex Resources reports strong Q3 2025 progress with Kiniero Gold Project on track for Q4 first gold pour, raises C$148 million via accelerated warrant exercise, and announces merger plans with Predictive Discovery.

Humm Group reports a 14% decline in new loan originations for 1Q26, driven by a steep 61% fall in Australian Point of Sale volumes following regulatory changes and technology setbacks. However, international growth and asset expansion provide some offset.

N1 Holdings reports a steady start to FY26 with a $375,000 net profit and robust cash flow, driven by its SME lending operations and enhanced by AI technology.