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Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 51.3% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, supported by premium growth, improved margins, and key strategic alliances. The company also advanced its sustainability agenda with full renewable energy procurement and emissions reductions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) reported a strong 2025 financial year with a statutory net profit after tax of $10.1 billion, maintained capital strength, and progress on ambitious climate and sustainability goals.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and strong liquidity metrics as credit risk exposures grow modestly.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 4% rise in cash NPAT to $10.25 billion for FY25, alongside a 20 cent dividend increase and robust capital ratios, underpinned by strong lending growth and heavy investment in AI and digital innovation.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an 8% rise in net profit to $10.1 billion for FY25, supported by steady lending growth and a 5% revenue increase. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 260 cents per share, underscoring its robust capital position and ongoing technology modernization.

Platinum Asia Investments shareholders have decisively approved a scheme to restructure the company by swapping their shares for units in a new ETF, moving the firm closer to a significant transformation pending court approval.

Computershare reported a robust FY25 with management EPS up 15% and EBIT excluding margin income rising 17.4%, underpinned by strong revenue growth and disciplined cost management. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26, supported by a resilient margin income outlook and strategic acquisitions.

Computershare has reported a robust FY25 with a 15% increase in Management EPS and a 14.3% hike in its final dividend, underpinned by growth across all core businesses and a streamlined, capital-light strategy. The company signals continued momentum into FY26 with expected earnings growth and recovering transaction volumes.

Computershare Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Computershare Limited reported a 72% surge in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fee revenue growth and disciplined cost management despite a 5.6% revenue decline due to a major business disposal. The company also announced a higher final dividend and ongoing strategic acquisitions.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited secured overwhelming shareholder approval for its Scheme of Arrangement, with nearly 98.5% voting in favor at the recent meeting.

Platinum Capital Limited has received nominations for three new directors following a shareholder requisition, setting the stage for a pivotal general meeting. The company must now consider the appointments of Richard Caldwell, Julian Martin, and Geoff Wilson.