Latest Financial Services Sector News

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 2.15 for COH CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for March and April 2025.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has entered a strategic Liquidity Provision Agreement with ViewTrade Australia, aiming to broaden investor access to OTC securities globally through integrated technology and expanded market channels.

Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

Fiducian Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.219 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 17, 2025.

BSA Limited has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling potential significant developments. Investors await further details to understand the implications.

SGH Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.30 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signalling steady financial health and shareholder returns.

CVC Limited projects a significant increase in net loss for H1 2025 and suspends its interim dividend amid cash flow concerns. Investors await detailed half-year results due late February.

8VI Holdings Limited has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX, paving the way for its planned delisting on 13 February 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.10 for the REA Instalment MINI, with key dates set for early March 2025. This move aligns closely with the dividend schedule of the underlying REA Ordinary Security.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.016 per security for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.