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Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

Axtec Limited has sold its PaySure loan book to Real Flow and secured a minority stake in the fintech, marking a strategic shift towards a platform-focused, AI-driven distribution model.

Harmoney has reaffirmed its FY26 cash NPAT guidance of $13 million, propelled by robust loan origination growth, margin improvements, and operational efficiencies from its Stellare® 2.0 platform.

Harmoney Corp Limited has reported a strong first half of 2026, surpassing previous full-year profits and upgrading its FY26 cash NPAT guidance to $13 million, driven by loan book growth and automation advances.

Block, Inc. reported robust financial results for 2025, driven by Cash App and Square growth, while announcing a significant workforce reduction to accelerate AI-driven innovation and efficiency.

Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 18.7% and profit after tax nearly doubling, driven by growth in lending volumes and strategic expansion of its Carrington Labs credit analytics business.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Cash Converters International Limited has announced the recommencement of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) effective 20 February 2026, restoring shareholders’ ability to reinvest dividends into additional shares with favourable terms.

Harmoney Corp Limited reported a striking 166% rise in Cash NPAT to $6.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by robust loan originations and improved interest margins. The company’s scalable model and refinancing efforts underpin its strong financial momentum.

Credit Corp Group posted a steady first half with 4% revenue growth and flat net profit, setting the stage for a robust second half driven by increased lending and debt buying investments.

Credit Corp delivers steady H1 FY26 results with robust US collections and record lending volumes, while pursuing a strategic acquisition to boost its consumer finance footprint.

Credit Corp Group Limited reported a steady half-year profit with a 4% revenue rise, driven by strong US collections and record lending volumes, while advancing its UK presence through a strategic acquisition.