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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 is exiting its retail loan business by selling a AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone-managed funds, with completion targeted for early 2027 pending regulatory approval.

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.

ClearView Wealth’s acquisition by Zurich Financial Services Australia has cleared its final legal hurdle, triggering a trading halt and scheduled shareholder payouts including a special dividend and cash scheme consideration.

ClearVue Technologies bolstered its balance sheet with a A$6 million capital raise while landing high-profile projects including Canva’s Sydney HQ and its first European contract in Cyprus. The company also advanced international expansion and achieved key certifications confirming product durability and safety.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) reported a 53% jump in FY26 sales volumes and a 17.9% rise in customer receipts, underpinned by new retail deals with Coles and Woolworths and a focused cost-cutting program.

Pointerra Limited boosted its FY26 performance with a 33% rise in Q4 customer receipts and multi-year contracts from top utilities, underpinning improved cashflow and platform expansion.

Chilwa Minerals has more than doubled its Mpyupyu heavy mineral sands resource to 109.6 million tonnes, defined a maiden niobium-rare earths exploration target at Nakombe, and progressed its planned Nasdaq dual listing with the SEC.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, setting a clear timetable for scheme implementation and shareholder payouts.

Synertec has locked in a $4 million contract to upgrade AGL’s national SCADA system, reinforcing its foothold in critical infrastructure technology as it forecasts up to 50% revenue growth in FY27.

OncoSil Medical reported a 53% increase in unit sales and advanced key regulatory approvals, including FDA final review and TGA listing, positioning it for growth in pancreatic cancer treatment.