Latest Regulatory Capital News

Westpac Banking Corporation announces a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2463 per Capital Note 7 for Q3 2025, reflecting a 4.9447% annualised rate based on the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3062 per security on its capital note AN3PL, with a 70% franking rate and payment scheduled for September 22, 2025.

QBE Insurance Group has finalised the resale and buyback of its US$400 million perpetual capital notes, leading to their cancellation and delisting from the Singapore Exchange.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a AUD 600 million subordinated notes issuance, strengthening its capital base under APRA regulations with notes maturing in 2036.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 1.4663 per security for its perpetual capital notes, payable in June 2025 with partial franking.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong asset management and banking results despite a dip in commodities. The group also extended its $2 billion share buyback and declared a solid final dividend.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

Helia Group’s 1Q25 APRA lodgement reveals robust growth in gross written premiums and statutory net profit, while the company voices concerns over proposed government changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme that could reshape its market dynamics.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a record $4.5 billion in net inflows for the December 2024 quarter, marking a 69.8% increase year-on-year and driving its funds under administration past $100 billion.