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Platinum Capital Limited has updated the price for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) ahead of its fully franked dividend payment for the six months ending June 2025. The dividend of 3 cents per share will be paid on September 22, with new shares issued under the DRP at a revised price.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced an estimated cash distribution of 31.1262 cents per unit for its iShares Core Cash ETF (ASX – BILL), with key dates set for early to mid-September 2025.

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Savana Asset Management signals a strategic shift favoring US small caps amid easing Federal Reserve rates and cooling enthusiasm for mega-cap tech stocks. Kohl’s standout earnings further boost the fund’s outlook.

Iress Limited has appointed Andrew Russell as its new Group CEO, marking a strategic leadership shift following a major company transformation. Russell’s extensive fintech experience positions him to lead Iress into a product and client-focused future.

Novatti Group has offloaded its Emersion business to CGP Equity for $500,000, marking a strategic pivot to concentrate on its core payments infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.11 per share for the six months ending June 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan priced at AUD 4.195 per share.

COG Financial Services is set to broaden its salary packaging and novated leasing footprint across Australia through the $40 million acquisition of EasiFleet. This strategic move positions COG for upcoming government contracts in key states.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has declared a fully franked AUD 0.30 dividend for its ORG CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, reducing outstanding loan amounts and aligning dividend dates with ORG ordinary shares.

archTIS Limited has opened the retail component of a $17 million entitlement offer to support its acquisition of Spirion LLC’s assets, aiming to expand its US footprint and enhance its cybersecurity product suite.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have scheduled key shareholder meetings and court hearings to advance their proposed merger, aiming to create a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity.

Platinum Investment Management has disclosed a significant partial redemption of approximately $580 million by a major client, expected to impact funds under management in October and November 2025.