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Westpac has completed the $15.4 billion sale of its RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium including Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, lifting its capital ratio and simplifying operations.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 12% rise in gold production in 2Q26 and advanced key downstream projects including EV battery ecosystem development, while securing multiple ESG awards.

Carnaby Resources has agreed to a scheme of arrangement with Evolution Mining, offering shareholders a 60.4% premium and exposure to Evolution’s portfolio, while reporting significant new high-grade copper-gold results at its Greater Duchess project.

Perpetual Limited recorded solid growth across its divisions in Q4 FY26, with Corporate Trust and Asset Management buoyed by market gains despite net outflows. The company is advancing the sale of its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital, targeting completion in late 2026.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

Alfabs Australia has locked in a 12-month hire agreement for its Continuous Miner CM04 with a Queensland mining client, adding around $2.5 million in annualised revenue and boosting fleet utilisation.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its suite of 27 ETFs on the ASX, updating investment strategies, fee structures, risk factors, and operational details.

PT ANTAM has raised its 2025 cash dividend by 38%, distributing Rp5.05 trillion to shareholders, reflecting strong profitability and a sustained commitment to shareholder returns.

Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited (ASX:IBC) has initiated a fresh on-market buy-back targeting up to 10 million shares, representing roughly 10% of its issued capital, set to run from July 2026 through July 2027.