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OFX Group has almost completed migrating its corporate clients to a new platform, driving a 177% jump in non-FX revenue despite a quarterly dip in overall income. The company targets a return to growth in FY27 amid ongoing strategic review.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited maintains its FY2026 guidance, reporting expanded net interest margins and improved asset quality in 3Q2026, while navigating geopolitical uncertainties affecting New Zealand and Australian markets.

InvestSMART Group’s total Funds Under Management fell to $712 million in Q3 FY2026, weighed down by market dips and underperforming ETFs, even as subscriber revenue nudged higher and account numbers grew.

MoneyMe's loan book has surged to $1.9 billion, driving a positive Normalised NPAT in 3Q26 as the fintech lender expands into credit cards with a new launch and a Luxury Escapes partnership.

Harmoney has reaffirmed its FY26 cash NPAT guidance of $13 million, propelled by robust loan origination growth, margin improvements, and operational efficiencies from its Stellare® 2.0 platform.

Perpetual Limited weathered a turbulent March quarter with a 3.6% drop in assets under management to A$219.2 billion amid currency pressures and outflows, while advancing the sale of its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital.

Praemium Limited lifted its total Funds Under Administration by 18% to $73.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong net inflows and growth in its non-custodial portfolio administration. The ongoing integration of Technotia is set to deliver $9 million in annual technology salary savings from FY27.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a record unaudited FY26 Cash Profit Before Tax of $30.8 million and a loan portfolio exceeding $3.1 billion, beating its original target months ahead of schedule. The fintech lender's growth was supported by strong loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Bank of Queensland’s statutory profit fell 20% to $136 million in 1H26, weighed down by a $31 million loss on its equipment finance portfolio sale. The bank advances its digital transformation and plans a $3.7 billion capital release with Challenger Limited, maintaining strong capital and dividend guidance.

The L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) faced a challenging March quarter amid the Iran War-driven oil supply shock but maintains strong performance since inception through active portfolio adjustments and thematic focus on copper, gold, and infrastructure.

MA Financial Group reported a 44% year-on-year jump in assets under management to $14.8 billion in 1Q26, underpinned by strong lending growth and transactional activity despite asset sales and market volatility.

QuickFee reported a 9% normalised revenue decline in Q3 FY26, driven by US finance weakness post-US Pay Now sale, while Australian legal disbursement funding surged, underpinning confidence in FY26 earnings guidance.