Latest Retail Banking News

RocketBoots has completed a successful trial with a major Mexican retail bank operating more than 1,200 branches, opening discussions over a possible wider rollout. The company also renewed a 12-month agreement with a long-standing New Zealand banking customer, with total invoices raised of approximately A$231,000.

RocketBoots reported a 9.7% revenue rise to A$724,815 but deepened its net loss to A$6.6 million, driven by heavy investment ahead of a major contract rollout and international growth.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia has struck a deal to offload its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a strategic retreat from retail lending and a reshaping of its Australian operations.

Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to £2.026 billion for FY26, driven by market-leading mortgage growth and successful Virgin Money integration, while maintaining robust capital and liquidity positions.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

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.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a transformative $9.1 million annual contract with a major multinational retailer, alongside a $7 million capital raise to accelerate its international growth strategy.

Bank of Queensland has appointed Rod Finch as its new CEO, marking a leadership transition aimed at continuing its strategic transformation and operational improvements.

Nationwide Building Society reports a solid first half of 2025 with underlying profit before tax rising to £977 million, driven by strong mortgage and deposit growth following its acquisition of Virgin Money. The Group maintains robust capital and credit quality while delivering significant value to members.