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WT Financial Group has reported robust half-year results for H1 FY2026, marked by a 20.8% increase in underlying net profit after tax and a fully franked interim dividend. The company’s strategic pivot to a business-to-business advice model and its Investco joint venture underpin its growth trajectory.

Clydesdale Bank, trading as Virgin Money, will transfer its banking business to Nationwide Building Society following High Court approval, marking a key step in their integration.

ARC Funds Limited posted a $1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while significantly increasing revenues and expanding its ownership in The Term Deposit Shop to 74.48%. The company raised nearly $1.9 million to support growth initiatives amid ongoing operational challenges.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources Limited reported a remarkable turnaround with a $69.5 million net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration. The company’s net tangible asset per share more than doubled, reflecting strong commodity market dynamics and strategic investment execution.

Aland Equity Group reported a sharp revenue decline and an 85% increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2025, while completing a major capital raise and reshuffling its board.

Lowell Resources Fund reported a remarkable 63% increase in net asset value for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a strategic overweight in gold equities and buoyed by soaring commodity prices.

WAM Active Limited reported a record half-year profit with its investment portfolio soaring 31.4%, significantly outperforming benchmarks. The company also declared increased fully franked dividends and completed a $70.7 million capital raise, boosting assets under management beyond $151 million.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a striking half-year performance with a 357% jump in net profit and a robust pipeline of legal finance investments. The company’s transformation into a capital-light fund manager is gaining momentum amid favourable regulatory shifts.

COG Financial Services reported solid half-year results with an 8% rise in underlying revenue and a 14% increase in profit after tax, driven by acquisitions and expanded equity stakes. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share.

Credit Clear Limited reported an 8% revenue increase and a significantly reduced net loss for the half-year ended December 2025, while completing two acquisitions to accelerate offshore growth and enhance its digital debt collection platform.

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd reported robust 2025 results, driven by digital innovation, expanding customer base, and a strengthened sustainability strategy. The company declared generous dividends and outlined a confident outlook for continued margin expansion.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with profits and funds under management hitting new highs, underpinned by strategic platform upgrades and sustained net inflows.