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Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ABE) has successfully completed live testing in the Reserve Bank of Australia's CBDC pilot, expanded its product offerings, and reported improved cash flow in Q2 FY26.

Aland Equity Group Limited has completed significant capital raisings and board restructuring while navigating a challenging quarter for its flagship Growth Fund. The company is positioning itself for expansion into property funds management.

WAM Active Limited has announced a significant capital raising through a pro-rata entitlement offer and a placement, aiming to bolster its investment capacity without materially affecting company control.

Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) has entered into a binding agreement to merge with Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) through a share exchange scheme, aiming to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and maintain dividends.

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.