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Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has completed a $0.98 million placement and is proposing attaching options to raise additional funds, pending shareholder approval.

MA Financial Group is set to realise a $20 million gain from selling Infinite Care, delivering investors more than 2.8 times their capital back and positioning the asset within a leading aged care provider.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a landmark merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, creating a diversified financial powerhouse valued at over A$1.6 billion. The deal includes a significant share placement and board reshuffle, setting the stage for expanded market influence.

Complii FinTech Solutions reported a $1.35 million loss for H1 FY26 alongside a 6% increase in annual recurring revenue, driven by strategic platform upgrades and expanding client engagement.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

HALO Technologies reports a strategic pivot towards APAC growth and a UK business model overhaul, alongside a 16% revenue decline and increased net loss in FY25.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd posted a $17.4 million loss for 2025, widening from $14.5 million the previous year, as revenue fell 16%. The company completed a $3.9 million rights issue and announced a strategic pivot in its UK operations.

Keybridge Capital has posted a $6.14 million loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacy governance issues and significant legal costs. A new board, appointed following court intervention, is now focused on stabilising the company and pursuing recovery actions.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd reported a dramatic turnaround with a $9.3 million profit for the half-year ended December 2025, up from just $14,000 a year earlier, alongside a declared interim dividend.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd has returned to profitability with a $6.55 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.