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Capital raising news drove the biggest swings in finance stocks this week, with SPC Global collapsing after a deeply discounted offer and Klevo Rewards jumping on fast payment growth. Deal approvals, buybacks and dividend updates kept the rest of the sector busy, but investors stayed selective.

Accordant Group has closed its pro rata renounceable rights offer, securing NZD 5 million and increasing the Hull Family Trust's voting stake to nearly 65%.

Finance stocks split into two camps this week: steady earners with cash returns, and event-driven names with violent price swings. Aland Equity, Ovanti and FleetPartners led the move list as investors reacted to deal talk, a placement probe and a profit result plus legal settlement.

Accordant Group has confirmed it has met the minimum NZD 5 million target for its rights offer, with the S.A. Hull Family Trust No. 2 stepping in to cover any shortfall. The offer is set to close on 13 May 2026, with final results due two days earlier.

Deal activity and fintech growth set the pace, with Zip surging and Insignia moving closer to leaving the boards. At the same time, regulators kept pressure on insurance deals and several fund managers showed how choppy markets are hitting assets and flows.

Accordant Group Limited’s shareholders have approved a significant share issuance under a Rights Offer, allowing the Hull Family Trust to increase its voting control beyond 20%. The move also greenlights additional share allocations to related parties to cover subscription shortfalls.