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ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% rise in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, balancing lending growth with margin pressures and increased technology investment.

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.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a 33% rise in net profit for HY26 and declares a fully-franked interim dividend, underpinned by robust portfolio company valuations and cash realisations.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a 33% increase in net profit after tax for H1 FY26, driven by strong portfolio gains and a partial realisation of SiteMinder shares. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents per share, maintaining its steady dividend policy.

Argo Investments reported a striking 79% jump in half-year profit to $130.8 million, underpinned by stronger investment income, and announced an 18.5 cents per share fully franked interim dividend.

CAR Group Limited reported a strong half-year result for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenue up 8% and adjusted net profit rising 11.5%, driven by robust performance across Australia, North America, Latin America, and Asia.

Brisbane Broncos Limited projects a significant profit increase for 2025, driven by premiership wins in both their NRL and NRLW teams and boosted commercial revenues.

FirstWave has unveiled a strategic shift towards AI-powered compliance management, backed by strong user growth for its Open-AudIT platform and significant cost savings from restructuring.