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Euroz Hartleys reports a striking 121% jump in net profit for H1 FY2026, driven by booming equity capital markets activity and rising advisory fees. The company also lifts its interim dividend, signalling confidence amid cyclical market conditions.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0045 per share for January 2026 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 1.61973.

The ASX has released its latest list of entities suspended from trading for over three months, highlighting looming deadlines for report lodgement and trading resumption plans. Failure to meet these deadlines could lead to removal from the official list.

Australian Finance Group has reported a record-breaking surge in mortgage lodgements for Q2 FY2026, driven by strong broker performance and robust growth in Western Australia.

N1 Holdings Limited has reported a strong December quarter with rising revenue, net profit, and cash receipts, underpinned by SME lending growth and funding efficiency improvements. The company also navigates increased regulatory scrutiny with a firm commitment to conservative lending.

Savana Asset Management’s SVNP ETF delivered a standout 12.9% net return in 2025, outperforming major US equity ETFs despite a volatile year marked by geopolitical tensions and AI-driven market narratives.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) has announced a special unfranked distribution of 3.559 cents per unit, representing a full return of capital payable in February 2026.

AMCIL Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.01 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with options for dividend reinvestment and bonus securities.

AMCIL Limited reported a 14.8% increase in half-year profit to $4.1 million, maintaining its interim dividend amid a portfolio return that lagged the ASX 200 benchmark.

Generation Development Group (ASX, GDG) has reported a robust December quarter, with Funds Under Management surging across its core divisions, driven by strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Insignia Financial’s Funds Under Management and Administration edged up to $342 billion, driven by strong inflows into its Wrap platform and multi-asset solutions, while Master Trust funds faced ongoing outflows amid product transitions.

Netwealth Group Limited reported a strong December quarter with record custodial inflows of $8.4 billion and total funds under administration reaching $125.6 billion, while announcing a $101 million compensation charge related to the First Guardian collapse.