Latest Financials News

MA Credit Income Trust has approved an on-market buy-back of its units, adding a flexible tool to its capital management arsenal amid evolving market conditions.

National Australia Bank is adjusting its credit provisioning and capital policies in response to market volatility from the Middle East conflict, with significant impacts on its 1H26 earnings and balance sheet.

The ACCC has escalated its review of Insurance Australia Group’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance, flagging significant competition concerns in Western Australia’s motor and home insurance markets.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has initiated an unconditional on-market cash offer at 1.2 cents per share for all remaining shares. Shaw and Partners will facilitate purchases from announcement through late May.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

QBE Insurance Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement to specify the pricing for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.78 per share for the six months ending December 2025.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has initiated an on-market buy-back and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance, signalling confidence amid a narrowing discount to net asset value.

AMP Limited has announced a $150 million on-market share buyback set to begin after its first-quarter cashflow release in April 2026, signalling a strategic focus on shareholder returns and organic growth.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.4438 per security on its capital notes, payable in June 2026, with a 70% franking component and tax considerations for investors.