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Findi Limited has transitioned Stephen Benton to Non-Executive Chairman while Nicholas Smedley refocuses on the Indian business and TSI IPO plans. A strategic review aims to sharpen capital allocation and progress the Payments Bank licence.

Euroz Hartleys confirms exclusive talks with BMO Financial Group over a potential $145 million sale of its Capital Markets business, retaining its Private Wealth division and pursuing standalone growth.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) has kicked off a $15 million on-market share buyback, aiming to return capital to shareholders while maintaining strategic flexibility amid recent share price softness.

Spenda Limited (ASX: SPX) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares from 2 June 2026 to manage disclosure around its institutional accelerated renounceable entitlement offer (AREO). The suspension is expected to last until 10 June or until the AREO results are announced.

Stakk Ltd has secured a significant U.S. healthcare technology contract, pushing its annualised revenue run rate to approximately A$26 million. The deal highlights accelerating adoption of its AI-native Digital Trust platform across regulated industries.

Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for NZD 620 million, merging the two into a challenger bank with $18 billion in assets and expected 20% EPS accretion.

ASF Group has divested its non-core coking coal subsidiary for A$3.08 million, aiming to refocus capital towards growth and working capital enhancement.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $600,000 through a share placement priced at a 33% premium to its last traded price, aiming to strengthen its working capital and support growth initiatives.

Raiz Invest announces a leadership change with Brendan Malone stepping down as CEO and Craig Keary taking over, signalling a new chapter for the fintech amid steady growth.

Findi Limited surged revenue by 36% to $83 million for FY26 but posted a hefty $52.6 million net loss, weighed down by integration costs and capital delays. The company completed a major consolidation of its Indian financial infrastructure assets and secured $25 million in fresh capital to support growth and liquidity.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 29 June 2026 due to unresolved court proceedings and negotiations over the sale of its InterPrac subsidiary. The Federal Court has set a tight timetable for filings on the Share Sale Agreement status, with a potential hearing in July.

AnteoTech has locked in an underwriting deal to guarantee up to $7.5 million from the exercise of listed options, potentially raising as much as $10 million before costs.