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Clime Investment Management has entered a strategic partnership to combine its advice business with a leading Australian financial advice group, retaining a significant equity stake and vendor financing role.

ARC Funds Limited has been suspended from ASX trading due to a failure to maintain the minimum number of directors required by law, raising questions about its governance and future compliance.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.

Humm Group has appointed CEO Angelo Demasi as Managing Director, reinforcing governance and leadership alignment amid ongoing transformation efforts.

Findi Limited has extended the closing date of its offer to 19 March 2026 and updated details following a $25 million institutional placement. The company’s share capital structure and financial position have been revised, with key changes including director participation and lead manager incentives.

NTAW Holdings has secured an extension of its financial covenant waiver from Commonwealth Bank, easing short-term credit pressures while continuing repayments on its borrowing facility.

Regal Partners Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan price set at AUD 2.91.

Count Limited has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.00 cents per share for 1HFY26, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan allocation price fixed at $1.08. The company will issue over 650,000 new shares to participating shareholders.

The Takeovers Panel has ordered a further adjournment of Humm Group's shareholder meeting amid ongoing disputes over insider dealings and a takeover proposal. The meeting will now be held between late April and early May, prolonging uncertainty.

GQG Partners reported a rise in funds under management to USD 172.9 billion as of February 28, 2026, buoyed by strong investment performance that offset net client withdrawals.

ASX Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include New Zealand Dollar equivalents, exchange rates, and Dividend Reinvestment Plan details for the first half of 2026.

FleetPartners Group Limited has announced a $20 million on-market share buy-back, reinforcing its strong balance sheet and commitment to shareholder returns alongside its existing dividend policy.