Latest Australian Financial Services News

L1 Capital and Platinum Asset Management have formalised their merger with a binding agreement, promising continuity for L1 Long Short Fund's management and strategy.

Assetora Limited has been appointed as the new Responsible Entity of the DomaCom Fund, replacing Melbourne Securities Corporation Limited. This change is set to reopen the secondary market and resume new investments, signaling renewed investor confidence.

Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) has completed strategic investments in Oneledger Group and B2B Invest, positioning itself for a net profit before tax exceeding $900k in 2026.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) declared a distribution for April 2025, delivering an annualized return of 7.60% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on real estate loans secured by mortgages across Australia, aiming to provide steady monthly income.

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

NSX Limited has successfully closed a $1.13 million capital raising placement, issuing 45.2 million shares at 2.5 cents each, aligning with its prospectus targets. This move strengthens the company’s financial footing as it continues to develop its alternative stock exchange platform.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $1.4 million through equity and debt to complete a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in The Term Deposit Shop, expanding its footprint in Australia's term deposit market.

Novatti Group Limited has achieved a key turnaround milestone by reporting positive cash EBITDA of $100k in Q3 FY25, alongside record quarterly revenue of $13.4 million and improved margins in its core Payments AU/NZ business.

My Rewards International has completed its acquisition of Fly Wallet and strengthened its financial position with a $15 million put option facility, while working to lift its ASX trading suspension.

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders flexibility in managing their returns.