Latest Australian Financial Services News

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders flexibility in managing their returns.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

Fiducian Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.219 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 17, 2025.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.63 per security, fully franked and backed by APRA approval for a capital reduction. The payment is scheduled for mid-March 2025.

MyState Limited has secured Federal Treasurer approval for its merger with Auswide Bank, advancing plans to create a larger regional banking group pending shareholder and court consent.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarterly performance with a notable uplift in net tangible assets to 10.4 cents per share, driven by strategic acquisitions and active investment management.

Insignia Financial reported a robust 2.2% increase in Funds Under Management and Administration to $326.8 billion in 2Q25, underpinned by strong net inflows and strategic milestones including the IT separation from NAB and the unveiling of its Vision2030 growth strategy.