Latest Monetary Policy News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1326 per security on its PERLS XV capital notes, payable in March 2026.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.79129 per Capital Note, reflecting a 7.1% annualised yield based on current market rates.

Desane Group Holdings Limited reports a solid FY25 with $5.4 million EBIT and $104.8 million in assets, buoyed by strong industrial and logistics property performance amid shifting workforce trends.

Briscoe Group reports a slight sales decline in Q3 2025 but stabilizes gross profit margins and advances key strategic projects, positioning itself cautiously for the critical fourth quarter.

Savana Asset Management signals a strategic shift favoring US small caps amid easing Federal Reserve rates and cooling enthusiasm for mega-cap tech stocks. Kohl’s standout earnings further boost the fund’s outlook.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd posted a sharp 76% decline in profit after tax for FY2025 yet declared a higher fully franked final dividend and reported growth in net tangible assets per share.

Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited posted record group store sales of NZD 703.2 million for the first half of 2025, driven by strong growth in Hawaii and new store openings in New Zealand. However, profit margins came under pressure from rising costs, leading to a 5.6% drop in net profit after tax.

Ryder Capital has announced a 10% increase in its FY25 final dividend, underpinned by a 20% rise in total comprehensive income and a 27.5% jump in pre-tax net tangible assets. The company’s robust portfolio performance and strategic share buybacks signal confidence in sustained shareholder returns.

ASX Limited reported a solid FY25 financial performance with a 7.5% rise in underlying net profit and a higher fully franked dividend, while advancing its CHESS replacement project amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Reece Limited projects FY25 EBIT between A$548m and A$558m, citing ongoing softness in housing markets across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, alongside rising competition in its key US residential construction segment.

Nufarm Finance (NZ) Limited reported a 4.1% increase in net profit after tax to NZD 10.35 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2025, driven by higher interest rates. The company declared an interim distribution of NZD 4.31 per security, payable in October 2024.