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Plenti Group delivered a record quarter with $536 million in loan originations and maintained strong credit metrics, setting a robust foundation for FY27 growth and profitability targets.

General Capital Limited posted record revenue growth of 18% to $26.76 million for FY26, driven by a 63% jump in loan receivables and a 34% rise in term deposits. The group declared a final dividend, reflecting confidence amid economic uncertainty and a positive credit rating upgrade for its finance subsidiary.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Harmoney has reaffirmed its FY26 cash NPAT guidance of $13 million, propelled by robust loan origination growth, margin improvements, and operational efficiencies from its Stellare® 2.0 platform.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a record unaudited FY26 Cash Profit Before Tax of $30.8 million and a loan portfolio exceeding $3.1 billion, beating its original target months ahead of schedule. The fintech lender's growth was supported by strong loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Harmoney Corp Limited has reported a strong first half of 2026, surpassing previous full-year profits and upgrading its FY26 cash NPAT guidance to $13 million, driven by loan book growth and automation advances.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Harmoney Corp Limited reported a striking 166% rise in Cash NPAT to $6.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by robust loan originations and improved interest margins. The company’s scalable model and refinancing efforts underpin its strong financial momentum.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year result, with profit before tax rising 26% over the prior half and 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan book growth and stable net interest margins.

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.