Latest Financial Services Sector News

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.30 for its BEN CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for late February 2025.

Ignite Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.035 per share, payable on March 21, 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns for the half-year ending December 2024.

Sequoia Financial Group will release its half-year FY25 financial results on 27 February 2025, accompanied by an investor webinar hosted by its CEO and CFO.

HMC Capital Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

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.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 2.15 for COH CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for March and April 2025.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has entered a strategic Liquidity Provision Agreement with ViewTrade Australia, aiming to broaden investor access to OTC securities globally through integrated technology and expanded market channels.

Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

Fiducian Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.219 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 17, 2025.

BSA Limited has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling potential significant developments. Investors await further details to understand the implications.