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AUB Group has successfully raised AUD 400 million through an institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Prestige and support future growth. A complementary AUD 40 million Share Purchase Plan will also be offered to eligible shareholders.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Beforepay Group reported a 17% rise in advances and an 18% increase in revenue for Q2 FY26, while profit fell sharply due to holiday-season defaults and strategic investments.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group has launched a profitable joint venture with CHN Partners, leveraging an established accounting practice to boost its wealth management footprint.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the distribution schedule for its Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates spanning early to mid-February 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

A shareholder dispute over Humm Group's handling of competing acquisition bids has escalated to the Takeovers Panel, spotlighting governance and transparency concerns ahead of a pivotal shareholder meeting.

Regal Partners Limited reported a robust 16% growth in Funds Under Management (FUM) to $20.9 billion by the end of 2025, driven by strong client inflows and solid investment returns. The company’s total FUM and commitments climbed 21% to $22 billion, reflecting broad-based demand across multiple asset strategies.

AUB Group Limited has announced the acquisition of a 95.9% stake in UK-based PIHL Holdings Limited (Prestige) for AUD 432 million, significantly expanding its UK retail insurance broking footprint. To fund this strategic move, AUB is launching a fully underwritten AUD 400 million institutional placement alongside a share purchase plan.

Raiz Invest has reported a record $2.1 billion in funds under management, driven by strong growth in its Plus and Kids products, while outlining an ambitious 2026 roadmap featuring AI enhancements and new trading capabilities.

MONEYME has secured an exclusive partnership with Luxury Escapes to issue a co-branded credit card in Australia, aiming to blend travel rewards with digital-first credit services.

CD Private Equity Fund II announces a $0.38 per unit distribution reflecting recent portfolio realisations, delivering nearly double the initial investment in returns since inception.

CD Private Equity Fund I announces a $0.05 per unit distribution, bringing total returns close to twice the initial investment since inception.