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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

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.

MONEYME has reported a robust second quarter with a 26% increase in its loan book to $1.75 billion and a 19% rise in revenue to $60 million, underpinned by improved credit quality and strategic funding initiatives.

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.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

QuickFee Limited reports flat Q2 FY26 revenue with a 4% rise in H1, completes a significant capital return, and sets a positive outlook with new US reseller partnerships.

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.

Turners Automotive Group has posted a resilient and record first-half result for FY26, with net profit before tax up 13% despite ongoing economic challenges. The company’s diversified model and strategic capital moves underpin its confident outlook.

Turners Automotive Group has delivered a record first-half profit for FY26, driven by strong growth in its Finance and Insurance divisions despite ongoing supply constraints in the used vehicle market. The company also raised its interim dividend, signalling confidence in its diversified business model and capital management strategy.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for FY26, with revenues up 20% and profit soaring over tenfold to $10.5 million. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio expanded 24%, driven by strong demand across automotive, renewable energy, and personal loans.