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Sequoia Financial Group has agreed to sell its financial planning arm InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners for $50,000, following a strategic review that exposed significant challenges and asset write-downs.

Sequoia Financial Group faces a pivotal shift as HUB24 stops accepting new business from its InterPrac Financial Planning advisers, prompting a strategic transition for the company’s adviser network.

EOS management, including CEO Dr Andreas Schwer and CFO Clive Cuthell, have exercised over 3.3 million share options, with the CEO set to sell a significant portion to fund personal commitments.

Sequoia Financial Group is actively reviewing its retail licensee services, focusing on its subsidiary InterPrac Financial Planning, with potential structural changes or a sale under consideration amid shifting platform provider relationships.

Tivan Limited has secured an early release of $3 million from its $7.4 million IPCM grant to advance the Speewah Fluorite Project’s feasibility study, aligning funding with project timelines and reinforcing financial backing ahead of a final investment decision.

Westgold Resources has locked in a $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility with top-tier lenders, enhancing its financial flexibility and liquidity to support future growth.

Burgundy Diamond Mines’ Canadian subsidiary has expanded its tariff-related loan facility by C$60 million, reinforcing its financial resilience amid ongoing trade tensions.

HALO Technologies reports a strategic pivot towards APAC growth and a UK business model overhaul, alongside a 16% revenue decline and increased net loss in FY25.

Sequoia Financial Group reported a 75.9% jump in operating profit for 1H FY26 despite a net loss after non-operating charges, prompting a cautious dividend cut amid regulatory challenges.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) reported a 46% rise in net profit before tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong growth in funds under management and strategic joint ventures.

Mayne Pharma has announced a planned leadership transition with CFO Aaron Gray stepping up as CEO, succeeding Shawn Patrick O’Brien who will remain as an advisor during the handover.

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.