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Whitefield Income Limited has launched a $40 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings ahead of the December dividend.

Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest decline in full-year net profit, while advancing key transformation initiatives and raising dividends slightly.

Westpac reported a resilient full-year 2025 performance with modest profit decline, robust loan and deposit growth, and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.77 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

TT Investments has extended its unconditional takeover offer for 360 Capital Group securities to 13 November 2025, maintaining a substantial premium and signaling potential strategic shifts post-acquisition.

BNK Banking Corporation’s Q1 FY26 update reveals margin expansion and loan book growth despite lower profits, highlighting strategic moves including a significant portfolio sale and senior secured investments.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s proposed capital standards for longevity products, highlighting their potential to reduce capital requirements and stimulate growth in Australia’s retirement income sector.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited has announced a further 12-month extension of its on-market share buy-back program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 8.45 million shares to maintain capital management flexibility and enhance shareholder value.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced its highest-ever quarterly dividend of 3.8 cents per share and revealed plans to transition to monthly dividends starting early next year, aiming to provide shareholders with more regular income.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.