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Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient Q3 2025 with a £3.3 billion profit, despite a significant motor finance charge and completed acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. The bank revised its 2025 guidance, reflecting steady income growth and strong capital generation.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

ASX Limited reaffirms its FY26 expense growth guidance while detailing progress on its five-year transformation and addressing regulatory challenges. Strong FY25 financial results and a robust market pipeline underpin the company’s outlook.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarter with an 18% increase in net tangible assets and a standout 35.1% return from its Aliwa Alpha Fund, while preparing to launch a new Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund focused on AI and Quantum technologies.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.

Insignia Financial reported a 3.1% rise in Funds Under Management and Administration to $340.5 billion, driven by strong net inflows into its Wrap platform and strategic enhancements to its MLC offerings. The company also completed a key custody transition and unveiled a refreshed MLC brand campaign.

Rent.com.au reports a surge in recurring revenues driven by strong RentBond® loan growth, doubling monthly revenue run rates and advancing towards profitability.

Heartland Group Holdings reported a solid first quarter for FY2026, with improved profitability, stable costs, and accelerated realisation of non-strategic assets surpassing expectations.

WAM Strategic Value Limited has confirmed a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.03 per share for the financial year ending June 2025, alongside an updated Dividend Reinvestment Plan price.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 35% jump in operating profit, driven by strategic diversification and operational efficiency. The company is optimistic about FY26, anticipating economic improvements and new growth avenues.

Acumentis delivered a 3.4% revenue increase to $58.1 million at its 2025 AGM, highlighting diversification and a positive outlook for FY26 amid easing inflation and expected rate cuts.