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Novatti Group has reported its December quarter results, marking a fourth consecutive EBITDA positive quarter in its Payments AU/NZ business and securing $1 million in strategic growth funding. The company’s stake in AUDC has nearly doubled following a successful Pre-Series A funding round.

ARC Funds Limited reported a solid $530 million in funds under management for its Term Deposit Shop platform, while strategically selling Ausbiz TV convertible notes and completing a $738,000 capital raise to bolster its balance sheet and fuel growth.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) and Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) have agreed to merge, creating a $2.5 billion investment entity expected to deliver higher dividends and operational efficiencies.

Rent.com.au has reported its strongest quarter yet, breaking the $1 million revenue mark with a significant surge in recurring revenue driven by its RentPay and RentBond products.

Findi Limited’s trading suspension is expected to end on 30 January 2026 following satisfactory responses to ASX queries, reopening the stock to market activity.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Findi Limited has responded in detail to ASX queries over its valuation approach for its Indian subsidiary TSI, clarifying peer selection, valuation multiples, and compliance ahead of TSI’s planned IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

SIV Capital Limited posted a negative operating cash flow of $115,000 for the December quarter, maintaining a strong cash balance of nearly $8 million despite its securities suspension by ASX.

BKI Investment Company reported a solid half-year performance with a 7% rise in operating results and a 1% increase in fully franked dividends, driven by a strategic portfolio rotation favoring resource stocks aligned with global growth themes.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a modest dividend increase and a strategic portfolio rotation favouring resources and energy transition themes.

Assetora Limited has strengthened its financial footing by securing over $4 million in capital commitments and resolving all legacy administration matters, positioning itself for a potential ASX reinstatement.

MONEYME has reported a robust second quarter with a 26% increase in its loan book to $1.75 billion and a 19% rise in revenue to $60 million, underpinned by improved credit quality and strategic funding initiatives.