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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Computershare has reported a 12% increase in EBIT excluding Margin Income for 1H26, alongside a 22% rise in its interim dividend, demonstrating resilience in a lower interest rate environment. The company also upgraded its FY26 EPS guidance, reflecting confidence in ongoing earnings growth.

Computershare has reported solid first-half results with earnings per share up 3.9%, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and a notable dividend increase.

Computershare Limited reported a 5.4% increase in revenue to $1.58 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth across its core businesses. However, profit after tax slipped 2.6%, weighed down by disposal costs and rising expenses related to the UK Mortgage Services sale.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Perpetual Limited’s second quarter FY26 update reveals a mixed performance with strong Corporate Trust growth balancing net outflows in Asset Management, while Wealth Management remains stable amid ongoing sale talks.

Income Asset Management reports a 34% rise in Q1 FY2026 revenue despite uncovering a $3 million fraud involving a former employee, maintaining positive EBITDA and strong client engagement.

Perpetual Limited reported a robust first quarter for FY26, with growth across its Asset Management, Corporate Trust, and Wealth Management divisions, driven by strong market returns and strategic initiatives.

Income Asset Management has resumed ASX trading after revealing a $1.5 million fraud involving a former employee, while assuring clients their assets remain secure under current custodianship.

Income Asset Management has uncovered suspected fraudulent transfers linked to a minority sub-custodian, confirming no client assets were compromised. The company is investigating further and will update the market soon.

Income Asset Management Group reported a robust FY2025 with significant revenue and client growth, alongside strategic cost reductions and a new product launch planned for FY26.

Income Asset Management Group reported a 22% revenue increase and a significant reduction in net loss for FY25, underpinned by strategic cost cuts, debt repayment, and governance enhancements. The Group also launched a new managed account product and announced key board changes.