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Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

Turners Automotive Group has raised its FY25 profit guidance to at least NZ$53 million, marking its fifth consecutive record profit despite challenging economic conditions.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has released its Basel III Pillar 3 report for the half year ended December 31, 2024, revealing a robust capital position and detailed credit risk exposures that exceed regulatory transparency requirements.

Propell Holdings Limited reported a 75% surge in revenue driven by a rapidly expanding loan book, yet losses more than doubled amid rising impairments. The company is navigating growth challenges while engaging with the ASX on potential delisting.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a robust turnaround with a $2.96 million profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s losses despite no dividends declared.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 2.15 for COH CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for March and April 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a 45-cent unfranked dividend for its CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, with key dates aligned to CPU ordinary shares. The dividend will reduce outstanding loan amounts for MINI holders, impacting their financial positions.

VanEck Investments Limited has released its indicative dividends calendar for 2025, outlining expected dividend timings for over 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This comprehensive schedule offers investors clarity on dividend announcements, ex-dates, and payment dates across a diverse range of funds.

Kina Securities confirms its 2024 underlying profit guidance amid a non-cash statutory profit reduction driven by deferred tax asset adjustments and a customer fraud impact.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has entered a strategic Liquidity Provision Agreement with ViewTrade Australia, aiming to broaden investor access to OTC securities globally through integrated technology and expanded market channels.

Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.