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Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

BNK Banking Corporation is set to book a $3.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment in its FY2026 results, fully writing off its remaining goodwill but leaving capital ratios and cash flow untouched.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will redeem its A$125 million subordinated floating rate notes nearly five years ahead of maturity, with APRA approval secured for the early redemption.

Westpac Banking Corporation declared a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3884 per Westpac Capital Notes 9 for the quarter ending September 2026, reflecting a 5.5082% annualised rate based on the latest 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced fully franked quarterly distributions ranging from AUD 1.2733 to AUD 1.3174 on four series of its PERLS capital notes, payable in September 2026.

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

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.

National Australia Bank is adjusting its credit provisioning and capital policies in response to market volatility from the Middle East conflict, with significant impacts on its 1H26 earnings and balance sheet.

Latitude Group Holdings has lodged a replacement prospectus for its Capital Notes 2 offer, revealing an increased offer size and updated margin following a completed bookbuild.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3609 per Westpac Capital Note 7, reflecting a 5.3991% annualised rate for the quarter ending June 22, 2026.