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BKI Investment Company posted a solid financial performance for FY2025 with a 1% increase in dividends and introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to maintain capital neutrality. Despite modest portfolio underperformance against major ETFs, BKI continues to offer an attractive dividend yield amid shifting market dynamics.

Insignia Financial has provided an update on its ongoing discussions with CC Capital Partners regarding a potential acquisition via a scheme of arrangement. While talks continue, there is no certainty a deal will be reached.

AMP Limited reports a strong second quarter with Platforms net cashflows soaring 63.2% and Superannuation & Investments achieving positive net cashflows for the first time since 2017. AMP Bank remains steady amid ongoing innovation and market volatility.

Centrepoint Alliance has reported a robust FY25 with EBITDA rising 16% and net profit before tax jumping 30%, driven by strong adviser growth and strategic platform launches.

Equity Story Group has secured a transformative acquisition of Baker Young Limited, marking its entry into full-service wealth management and a major boost to its national footprint and recurring revenue.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited has secured shareholder approval for a $63 million capital return, marking a significant milestone in its long history of shareholder distributions.

TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

DigitalX has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 57.5 BTC, pushing total holdings to over 425 BTC valued at A$78.2 million. This move underscores the company’s commitment to a Bitcoin-first strategy amid growing institutional interest.

Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a 7% rise in total firm-level assets under management (AUM) to USD 86 billion in the June 2025 quarter, driven by strong performance from Lighthouse Partners and strategic private markets.

Scalare Partners Holdings Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following its announcement of a capital raising to fund the acquisition of Tank Stream Labs.

PointsBet Holdings has received an unsolicited all-scrip takeover offer from Betr Entertainment valuing its shares at $1.03, but the board advises shareholders to hold off action while backing a superior $1.20 cash offer from MIXI.

Mirrabooka Investments reports a 26% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintains its fully franked dividend, supported by a significant $85 million capital raise. The fund’s portfolio return lags the benchmark amid sector headwinds, yet long-term performance remains robust.