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Pepper Money Limited reported a record-breaking 2025 financial year, driven by strong growth in originations and assets under management, alongside enhanced ESG reporting and a significant acquisition proposal.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
19 Feb 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
13 Feb 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
13 Feb 2026
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a striking 209% surge in statutory profit for H1 2026, alongside a modest increase in distributions, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a shift in accounting standards.
Eva Park
Eva Park
12 Feb 2026
PentaNet Ltd reported a positive net operating cash flow of A$710,000 for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a strong cash position of A$2.42 million. The company completed its final payment for a 15-year 5G spectrum license while maintaining access to substantial financing facilities.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
30 Jan 2026
Locality Planning Energy Holdings Ltd has quietly settled its Harbour Towers dispute and launched a new broadband product, signalling a strategic pivot towards a scalable multi-utility platform.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Bank of Queensland has appointed Rod Finch as its new CEO, marking a leadership transition aimed at continuing its strategic transformation and operational improvements.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
28 Jan 2026
Scalare Partners reported a remarkable 231% revenue increase in Q2 FY26, driven by full integration of recent acquisitions and new ecosystem initiatives. The company also turned operating cashflow positive, signalling strong momentum ahead.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
28 Jan 2026
Greatland Resources capped off 2025 with robust gold and copper production at Telfer, generating $406 million in operating cash flow, while its Havieron feasibility study confirmed a world-class, low-cost gold-copper mine with a $4.2 billion pre-tax NPV.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Jan 2026
AMCIL Limited reported a 14.8% increase in half-year profit to $4.1 million, maintaining its interim dividend amid a portfolio return that lagged the ASX 200 benchmark.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
22 Jan 2026
Australian Foundation Investment Company reports a 4.6% decline in half-year profit but sustains its interim dividend with a special payout, while portfolio returns lag the benchmark.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
21 Jan 2026
Findi Limited’s Indian arm has locked in a A$72 million strategic investment from Nova Global, setting the stage for rapid growth in ATM deployments and digital payments. Alongside this, the company has refreshed its board with seasoned financial services experts to steer its next phase.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
12 Jan 2026