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ARC Funds has acquired a 3% stake in Ausbiz Wealth using proceeds from a $250,000 share placement, but ended September with just $265,000 in cash and no undrawn facilities. The company says it plans to raise further capital while an $800,000 related-party loan matures on 31 December.

HUB24’s total funds under administration rose 15% to $168.6 billion in the first quarter, while platform net inflows reached $4.0 billion. Growth remained broad-based across advisers and wealth software, although inflows fell 23% from a strong prior-year comparison.

Euroz Hartleys has appointed Alan Logan as CEO and unveiled a reshaped board as it prepares to complete the BMO transaction and focus on private wealth. Jay Hughes will return as chairman, while two current advisers will join the board as executive directors.

Bailador Technology Investments reported $28 million in FY26 cash realisations and 32% weighted revenue growth across its portfolio, while profit after tax fell to $6.9 million. The technology investment fund also reaffirmed its fully franked dividend strategy despite a 7.5% gross portfolio return that fell short of internal targets.

WT Financial Group has delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth, with EBITDA rising 19.5% to $8.2 million and operating cash flow reaching $10.3 million. The ASX-listed advice network is now shifting from building scale to monetising its B2B platform and Hubco investments, while carrying higher provisions and debt.

Netwealth will acquire AI advice platform Paradino for up to $29 million and invest a further $10 million to scale the business. The deal extends Netwealth beyond platform administration into advice production, while Paradino remains loss-making and separately reported.

Centrepoint Alliance has completed its acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in SEQ Advice Group, initiating a phased ownership with deferred payments linked to future earnings.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in TNT Advisor Solutions, a premium Australian paraplanning provider, marking a strategic expansion of its adviser ecosystem. The $2.43 million deal aims to boost TNT's growth while preserving its leadership and service quality.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) posted six consecutive years of growth in FY2026, with net revenue rising 15.6% to $33.1 million and EBITDA up 19.5% to $8.2 million, underpinned by its adviser network expansion and capital partnerships.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) reported a 71% jump in net profit to $15.2 million for FY2026, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions including the completion of Oracle Group. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3 cents, lifting total dividends to 5 cents per share.

Centrepoint Alliance has acquired a 51% controlling interest in SEQ Advice Group, targeting an initial $0.6 million EBITDA boost and a path to $1.9 million by FY31 through increased ownership.

Centrepoint Alliance reported a 24% jump in net profit to $6.4 million for FY26, underpinned by a 16% rise in EBITDA and advances in artificial intelligence initiatives. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 1.75 cents per share and expanded its salaried advice business through acquisitions.