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Stakk Ltd anticipates its first operating profit in FY2026, driven by a surge in recurring revenue and major contract wins, with FY2027 revenue projected at $21.8 million based on existing agreements.

Sequoia Financial Group has postponed its dividend payment from late June to late August following ASIC's directive tied to ongoing Federal Court proceedings over the InterPrac sale.

Resimac Group has completed its third bond issuance of 2026, raising A$1 billion through a prime residential mortgage-backed securities deal priced at a premium over BBSW. The transaction attracted robust domestic and offshore real money investor participation across multiple tranches.

FortifAI has appointed David Walker and Tim Edwards to its newly formed Advisory Board, reinforcing its push towards the commercial launch of the Nol8 AI Data Plane. These appointments bring heavyweight technology and financial services expertise to the company as it scales.

Novatti has cashed in $1.2 million by selling part of its AUDC shares at $0.80 each, marking its first divestment since incubating the stablecoin issuer in 2022, yet keeps a substantial holding to benefit from future growth.

Activeport and FirstWave have teamed up to launch an AI Gateway that provides large enterprises and government clients with secure, high-performance access to GPU compute over Australia’s largest carrier networks.

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

ClearView Wealth has lodged its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, outlining Zurich's $0.65-per-share takeover offer and setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder vote on 27 July 2026.

General Capital Limited posted record revenue growth of 18% to $26.76 million for FY26, driven by a 63% jump in loan receivables and a 34% rise in term deposits. The group declared a final dividend, reflecting confidence amid economic uncertainty and a positive credit rating upgrade for its finance subsidiary.

EQT Holdings is stepping away from its superannuation trustee arm to sharpen focus on core corporate and wealth services, triggering a $13 million impairment and legal expenses in FY26.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) reports robust half-year growth and unveils a $3 billion equity partnership strategy to scale Australia’s largest financial adviser network.