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Barton Gold Holdings has secured $15 million through an institutional placement led by Franklin Templeton, with a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan opening to shareholders. The capital raise supports the company’s goal to commission Stage 1 production by the end of 2026 in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced its highest-ever quarterly dividend of 3.8 cents per share and revealed plans to transition to monthly dividends starting early next year, aiming to provide shareholders with more regular income.

Theta Gold Mines has secured an additional US$6 million from cornerstone investors and converted outstanding convertible loans into shares and options, reinforcing its balance sheet as it advances the TGME Gold Project in South Africa.

Raiz Invest Limited has reported record first-quarter FY26 results, hitting $2 billion in funds under management and expanding its customer base to over 335,000. The fintech firm also raised its earnings guidance, underpinned by new product launches and strategic partnerships.

Raiz Invest has hit a record $2 billion in funds under management, driven by strong customer growth and innovative product launches. The fintech’s latest quarter also saw strategic partnerships expand its market reach.

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for its iShares Balanced ESG ETF and High Growth ESG ETF, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has updated its estimated cash distributions for the iShares Balanced ESG ETF and the iShares High Growth ESG ETF, providing investors with important timetable details and tax compliance reminders.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Dominion Investment Group Limited has announced an offer of up to $500 million in unsecured, deferrable, redeemable floating rate notes, aiming to provide investors with monthly income and ASX listing under ticker DMNHA.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced a 20% increase in its annual dividend, moving to quarterly payments starting January 2026, enhancing income certainty for shareholders.