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Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.3% increase in FY25 sales revenue to A$729.9 million, driven by strong export growth and strategic US market moves, despite a 5% dip in profit after tax.

Dominion Investment Group Limited has announced an offer of up to $500 million in unsecured, deferrable, redeemable floating rate notes, aiming to provide investors with monthly income and ASX listing under ticker DMNHA.

QBE Insurance Group has announced the redemption of its USD 300 million 6.10% fixed rate subordinated notes due 2045, marking a notable step in its capital management strategy with regulatory approval secured.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (WMX) has outperformed its benchmark since its IPO, fully deploying capital ahead of schedule and delivering increasing monthly fully franked dividends.

Bank of Queensland reported a 4% increase in revenues to $1.668 billion for FY25, yet profits after tax fell sharply by 53% to $133 million. Despite the profit decline, the bank declared a fully franked 20 cent dividend for the full year.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme for Pacific Equity Partners to acquire Johns Lyng Group, setting the stage for a significant ownership change and trading suspension on the ASX.

Fortescue Ltd has initiated a US$600 million tender offer to repurchase select senior notes, aiming to streamline its debt profile and support sustainability financing efforts.

DFA Australia Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for its Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust and Australian Value Trust following the September 2025 distribution.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported significant gold assay results from reconnaissance drilling at its Ferké Project in Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting multiple extension targets along a key shear corridor. Follow-up drilling is set to advance these promising findings.

Bravura Solutions has raised its FY26 revenue and cash EBITDA guidance, citing a strong British pound and increased project activity in EMEA as key growth drivers.