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Smartgroup Corporation Ltd has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.195 per share for the first half of 2025, payable in September. This steady payout reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder returns amid a stable financial period.

InvestSMART Group has showcased its position as Australia’s leading direct-to-investor digital wealth platform, reporting $711 million in funds under management and highlighting its integrated ecosystem of low-cost funds, research, and tools.

humm Group has disclosed the key terms of CEO Angelo Demasi’s employment agreement, highlighting a $750,000 salary and significant incentive opportunities tied to company performance.

N1 Holdings reported a 6.8% revenue increase to $19.69 million for FY25, while net profit fell 21.1% to $855,826. The company advanced AI initiatives and expanded lending capacity, signaling strategic growth despite profit pressures.

archTIS Limited has reported FY25 results with solid ARR growth and completed a transformative acquisition of Spirion LLC, significantly boosting its US market presence and product suite. The company is raising $20.5 million to fund this expansion and accelerate growth.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has announced a $190.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at a 3.4% discount, aiming to bolster its private credit investments across asset-backed, direct asset, and corporate lending sectors.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $7.085 million for FY2025, driven by strong fund growth and improved performance fees. The net loss after tax narrowed significantly to $171,000, reflecting operational progress despite no dividend declaration.

One Click Group Limited reported a 27.6% revenue increase to $1.33 million in H1 2025, driven by its expanding fintech platform, One Click Life. Despite this growth, the company remains loss-making as it invests in scaling its user base and product offerings.

COG Financial Services reported a modest 1% revenue increase and stable underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong Novated Leasing growth and key acquisitions, while cutting its final dividend and shifting focus to EBITDA.

COG Financial Services reported a slight dip in net profit after tax but saw strong growth in its Novated Leasing segment, alongside strategic acquisitions and a steady dividend.

Stakk Limited has landed a strategic $3.05 million contract with U.S.-based Sharetec Systems, expanding its Embedded Finance footprint and pushing annual recurring revenue beyond $3 million.

Australian Finance Group (AFG) reported a robust FY25 with record broker recruitment, loan book growth, and earnings, driven by technology adoption and diversified products. The company signals a positive outlook for FY26 amid expected cash rate cuts and market momentum.