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Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Wisr has reported a strong Q2FY26 performance, showcasing robust loan book growth and improved credit quality, while signalling a clear path to profitability in the second half of FY26.

Wisr Limited has reported a robust Q2FY26 with a 23% jump in its loan book and a 16% revenue increase, underpinned by a surge in loan originations and improved credit metrics. The fintech lender also strengthened its balance sheet through a capital raise and debt refinancing, setting the stage for profitability later this year.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Judo Capital Holdings reports robust loan book expansion reaching $13.4 billion by December 2025, reaffirming its FY26 growth and profit targets amid strong SME demand.

Harmoney Corp Limited reported a staggering 742% increase in Cash NPAT for FY25, driven by its new Stellare® 2.0 platform and operational efficiencies. The company reaffirmed its ambitious $12 million profit target for FY26 while unveiling a secured car loan product and securing a major bank debt facility.

Wisr Limited has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.22 million and reducing corporate debt by $7.5 million as part of a broader $10.6 million capital raise.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reveals a strategic acquisition of RACQ Bank’s retail portfolio and outlines a comprehensive AML remediation plan, positioning itself for growth and enhanced operational resilience.

FSA Group Ltd reports robust growth in loan origination and loan pools, driven by car loans and asset finance, while raising profit guidance for FY2026. The company’s strategic focus on automation and offshore expansion underpins its ambitious $1.3 billion loan pool target.