Latest Financial Services Sector News

Platinum Asset Management has finalized its merger with L1 Capital, issuing over 1.65 billion new shares and announcing a rebrand to L1 Group Limited alongside significant board changes and share escrow arrangements.

Perpetual Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a 10-day VWAP-based DRP price of AUD 19.03 for its unfranked interim dividend of AUD 0.54 per share payable in October 2025.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities from its entitlement offer until after its extraordinary general meeting on 29 September 2025, following a regulatory undertaking accepted by the Takeovers Panel.

ASIC has imposed an interim stop order on the La Trobe Australian Credit Fund’s 12 Month Term Account due to alleged deficiencies in its Target Market Determination, pausing new investments while issues are addressed.

NSX Limited has dispatched the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by a CNSX-related entity, with a hybrid Scheme Meeting scheduled for 10 October 2025.

The Federal Court of Australia has authorised NSX Limited to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the proposed acquisition by CNSX Markets’ related entity. The detailed Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report, is now available to guide investor decisions.

The Federal Court has dismissed most ASIC claims against Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, affirming its compliance with responsible lending standards while identifying limited breaches in a handful of consumer loans.

The Takeovers Panel has approved a key variation to betr Entertainment’s undertaking, removing shareholder approval hurdles for MIXI Australia’s participation in a selective share buy-back tied to its competing bid for PointsBet.

Heartland Group Holdings updates its dividend distribution details for the first half of 2025, confirming an unfranked ordinary dividend and a supplementary dividend with a revised DRP strike price.

Stakk Limited reports a striking 158% year-over-year revenue increase in FY25, driven by its Embedded Finance solutions and strategic partnerships. The company’s pivot from B2C to B2B signals a focused growth trajectory into FY26.

Equity Story Group reported a 9.1% revenue increase driven by its Securities division and reduced its net loss by 14.5% for FY2025. However, the company’s net liabilities grew and cash reserves sharply declined, raising questions about its financial footing.

Finexia Financial Group's shares have been suspended from trading pending a significant announcement related to media speculation and a potential material acquisition.