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Banks, fund managers and lenders drove a busy week as buy-backs, dividends, capital raisings and one big profit warning pulled prices in opposite directions. Judo Bank slumped, while AI-linked fund launches and buy-back plans helped lift selected names.

Findi Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending an announcement on its ongoing strategic review and financing discussions, delaying the FY26 audited financial statements beyond the June 30 deadline.

Deal-making and capital returns drove the finance board this week, with several stocks rising on mergers, buybacks and strong portfolio numbers. One sharp sell-off in Findi showed investors still punish uncertainty fast.

Findi Limited has transitioned Stephen Benton to Non-Executive Chairman while Nicholas Smedley refocuses on the Indian business and TSI IPO plans. A strategic review aims to sharpen capital allocation and progress the Payments Bank licence.

ASX Ltd sank, while Klevo and Judo Bank surged as investors split sharply between costly regulatory problems and clearer growth plans. Payments, retirement income and capital management drove the busiest finance stories of the week.

Findi Limited surged revenue by 36% to $83 million for FY26 but posted a hefty $52.6 million net loss, weighed down by integration costs and capital delays. The company completed a major consolidation of its Indian financial infrastructure assets and secured $25 million in fresh capital to support growth and liquidity.

Big gains in InvestSMART met heavy selling in General Capital and Klevo as investors split between clean balance-sheet stories and names carrying extra uncertainty. Finance stocks were driven by capital returns, raisings, loan growth and a handful of governance risks.

Findi Limited lowers its FY26 operating revenue and EBITDA guidance, citing integration costs and funding delays, but reports operational improvements following a $25 million equity raise and appoints a new Chief Commercial Officer.

Payments and lending names wore the biggest swings as investors reacted to a large placement, a takeover repricing, and a governance brawl. Deal terms, disclosure quality, and access to funding mattered more than “big picture” talk this week.

Findi Limited has secured $9 million in the first tranche of its $25 million placement, enabling debt reduction and strategic shifts including the cancellation of the Nova transaction and increased ownership in Transaction Solutions International.

One stock was suspended, another fell hard on dividend news, and a bank-backed covenant waiver still couldn’t stop selling. Elsewhere, boards leaned into buy-backs and DRP settings as investors weighed cash returns against uncertainty.

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.