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Nationwide Building Society reports a solid first half of 2025 with underlying profit before tax rising to £977 million, driven by strong mortgage and deposit growth following its acquisition of Virgin Money. The Group maintains robust capital and credit quality while delivering significant value to members.

FSA Group Ltd reports robust growth in loan origination and loan pools, driven by car loans and asset finance, while raising profit guidance for FY2026. The company’s strategic focus on automation and offshore expansion underpins its ambitious $1.3 billion loan pool target.

Cash Converters has completed a $25 million equity raise to fund the acquisition of 29 Australian franchise stores, with EZCORP increasing its voting power to nearly 44%.

Meeka Metals has reported significant shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Andy Well underground mine, extending the Wilber lode strike by approximately 450 metres south and highlighting potential for resource growth within 200 metres depth.

Turners Automotive Group has delivered a record first-half profit for FY26, driven by strong growth in its Finance and Insurance divisions despite ongoing supply constraints in the used vehicle market. The company also raised its interim dividend, signalling confidence in its diversified business model and capital management strategy.

Garda Property Group has completed the $113.6 million sale of its North Lakes industrial site, sharply reducing debt and focusing its portfolio exclusively on Brisbane industrial assets. The group also secured a three-year extension on its debt facility with improved pricing, positioning itself for selective growth in private lending.

Marmota Limited is progressing its scoping study for the Gawler Gold Project, aiming to establish a heap leach facility processing 1 million tonnes annually over seven years. Completion is targeted by March 2026, with key technical workstreams underway.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has initiated an infill air core drilling program at its Murga Exploration Target in NSW’s Fifield District, aiming to advance its scandium resource potential with results expected in early 2026.

Plenti Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with a 24% increase in its loan portfolio and a 147% surge in Cash Profit Before Tax, underscoring its growing market presence and operational efficiency.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for FY26, with revenues up 20% and profit soaring over tenfold to $10.5 million. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio expanded 24%, driven by strong demand across automotive, renewable energy, and personal loans.

Metals X Limited has updated its Renison Tin Operations Ore Reserve, reporting a 7.5 million tonne reserve with 102,720 tonnes of contained tin, reflecting an 8.5% decline from last year but affirming a near-decade mine life.