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FlexiRoam has inked a two-year deal with Dragonpass, embedding its eSIM data rewards into a major hotel loyalty program and marking its first foray into travel loyalty and hospitality.

InFocus Group Holdings has secured $450,000 in a placement to fund the commercialisation of its AI-driven Codexa sweepstakes casino platform, targeting the US market with new compliance technology and patent applications.

Heartland has cleared a major hurdle in its $620 million acquisition of TSB, with Toi Foundation trustees approving the sale. The merger aims to create a stronger regional challenger bank, pending shareholder and regulatory green lights.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.

News Corp’s FY26 revenue rose 7% to $9.03 billion, driven by Digital Real Estate Services and Dow Jones, while net income from continuing operations increased 15% to $743 million.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) delivered a resilient March quarter performance, driven by semiconductor stocks and gold, while its short book and currency hedging added strategic value amid market turbulence.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6605 per Capital Note 3 security, maintaining a steady income stream for investors with a partly franked dividend.

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.

ASF Group Limited has reversed a significant loss to report a half-year profit of $539,708, driven by key disposals and a strengthened balance sheet.

WAM Leaders Limited has delivered strong portfolio gains and increased its fully franked interim dividend, reflecting robust operating profits and strategic market positioning.