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Cuscal Limited announces the retirement of long-serving CFO Sean O’Donoghue in late 2025 and the appointment of Jennifer Brice as his successor, signaling a seamless leadership transition as the company remains on track to meet its FY25 forecasts.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust first half in 2025, with net income up 6%, strong lending growth, and a 15% increase in its interim dividend. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and expressed confidence in meeting ambitious 2026 targets.

Income Asset Management Group Limited delivered its strongest quarter ever in Q4 FY2025, reporting record revenue and robust growth in funds under advice alongside positive operating cash flow.

Future Generation Australia has announced its tenth consecutive annual increase in fully franked interim dividends, driven by a strong 10.8% return on its investment portfolio over the past year.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in FY25 profit to A$3.715 billion, declaring a higher dividend and announcing a key CFO transition. The group also outlined a strategic divestment and cautious outlook for FY26.

Macquarie Group reported a decline in net profit contribution for the first quarter of FY26, driven by mixed performances across its divisions, while maintaining a robust capital surplus and announcing a key CFO transition.

OFX Group reports a robust start to FY26 with net operating income up 11.3% quarter-on-quarter, driven by its New Client Platform rollout and Enterprise segment growth, while announcing a new share buy-back program.

PEXA’s UK arm has secured a formal commitment from NatWest to implement its digital platform for remortgage and sale & purchase transactions, marking a pivotal step in PEXA’s UK expansion.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distributions for three ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the period ending 31 July 2025, including details on distribution amounts and key dates.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced its highest-ever quarterly dividend of 3.6 cents per share, fully franked and payable in August 2025, reflecting strong long-term portfolio returns despite recent market volatility.

KKR Credit Income Fund has lifted the suspension of its Distribution Reinvestment Plan, allowing eligible unitholders in Australia and New Zealand to reinvest distributions into additional units starting from the July 2025 distribution.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has announced a fully franked special dividend of 5 cents per share, reflecting strong investment performance. The dividend reinvestment plan offers shareholders a 2.5% discount on reinvested shares, signaling confidence in future growth.