Latest Financial Services Sector News

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group Ltd (AWAG) reported a 13% revenue increase and a $1.2 million profit before tax in FY2025, driven by strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments and a strong funds under management base.

Helia Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.43 per share, set for payment in mid-September 2025.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 48% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, alongside a 4.6% rise in revenue and an 11.3% dividend hike, reflecting improved operational performance and financial resilience.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a solid 23.5% rise in net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a 10.6% increase in revenue and a higher fully franked final dividend of 24.7 cents per share.

Amotiv Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.22 per share for the financial year ending June 2025, payable in September. The dividend reflects the company’s steady financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to review its earlier ruling on Keybridge Capital Limited, affirming no unacceptable circumstances exist. This decision closes a regulatory chapter but leaves some questions about future governance.

SGH Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

ARC Funds Limited has withdrawn its scrip offer for the remaining shares in The Term Deposit Shop Pty Ltd after securing acceptances for just over 10% of the target shares, raising its ownership to nearly three-quarters of the company.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a significant trial contract with a major Australian retail bank, potentially expanding to a $234k SaaS rollout that could boost its recurring revenue and international ambitions.

Iress Ltd confirms early-stage discussions with Blackstone and Thoma Bravo amid acquisition speculation, following a withdrawn A$10.50 per share offer from Blackstone.

AMP Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with a 20% franking credit, payable in late September.

Credit Corp Group Limited reported a robust 14.6% revenue increase and an 85.6% jump in profit after tax for the year ended June 2025, alongside a significant dividend hike.