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Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.

National Australia Bank reported a 1% increase in underlying profit for FY25, with strong deposit growth and higher credit impairment charges marking the year. The bank maintained solid capital ratios and announced an 85 cent fully franked dividend.

ARC Funds Limited has strategically acquired $2.15 million face value of convertible notes in ausbiz TV at just 20% of their value, issuing 4.47 million new shares as consideration. This move aligns with ARC’s growth strategy to diversify income streams and deepen its investment platform.

Cann Group Limited has secured a short-term extension on its National Australia Bank debt facilities and is finalising a $15.3 million settlement deed to release all associated securities.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reports robust nine-month 2025 financial results with significant profit growth, while navigating complex legal disputes and evolving mining regulations.

Finexia Financial Group has revised its FY25 financial results, increasing impairment losses on its Stayco investment and raising its total loss before tax to $6.82 million.

icetana AI has landed its largest Australian contract to date, signing a $376,000 SaaS deal with Millennium Services Group for deployment at a major Queensland shopping centre.

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.

Rent.com.au reports a surge in recurring revenues driven by strong RentBond® loan growth, doubling monthly revenue run rates and advancing towards profitability.

Beforepay Group has reported a record quarterly profit nearly doubling last year’s figure, driven by strong advances growth and strategic AI partnerships enhancing its lending platform.

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.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.