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A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

Australian Finance Group has reported a record-breaking surge in mortgage lodgements for Q2 FY2026, driven by strong broker performance and robust growth in Western Australia.

FSA Group Ltd reports robust growth in loan origination and loan pools, driven by car loans and asset finance, while raising profit guidance for FY2026. The company’s strategic focus on automation and offshore expansion underpins its ambitious $1.3 billion loan pool target.

FSA Group Limited reported a robust 43% increase in net profit for FY2025, alongside a steady 3% rise in loan origination and a 14% expansion in loan pools. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.