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PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has raised its full-year dividend guidance to 13.5 cents per share following a stellar 22% portfolio return in the first half of FY26, significantly outperforming key market indices.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a net operating profit of $22.9 million for H1 FY2026 and announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its progressive dividend policy.

ASX Limited has posted a solid 8.3% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while announcing a reduced dividend payout and the planned departure of its CEO. The company is navigating regulatory scrutiny and investing heavily in technology upgrades.

ASX Limited announces that CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026, coinciding with the imminent go-live of the CHESS project’s first phase. The Board initiates a global search for new leadership to guide the next stage of transformation.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

TradeWindow Holdings Limited has announced a share purchase plan to raise up to NZ$1 million by issuing new shares to eligible New Zealand and Australian shareholders, opening on 2 February 2026.

InFocus Group Holdings Limited has formalised its strategic expansion into iGaming and digital assets, appointing a high-profile advisory board and strengthening its capital position through convertible notes and Bitcoin ETF investments.

Clime Investment Management appoints John Abernethy as Director of Investments, signalling a renewed focus on investment philosophy and client outcomes. Despite fund closures and regulatory challenges, the company reports improved fund returns and a promising interim profit outlook.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ABE) has successfully completed live testing in the Reserve Bank of Australia's CBDC pilot, expanded its product offerings, and reported improved cash flow in Q2 FY26.

Orezone Gold Corporation has announced its acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Canada, marking a strategic expansion into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction and significantly boosting its production profile.

Orezone Gold Corporation has announced a transformative acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, marking its entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction and significantly boosting production and cash flow.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1326 per security on its PERLS XV capital notes, payable in March 2026.