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Smartgroup has been appointed as the exclusive provider of salary packaging and novated leasing services for Monash Health’s 25,000 employees under a new multi-year contract starting April 2025.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has declared a 5.5 cent fully franked interim dividend for H1 FY25 and reaffirmed its commitment to an 11.0 cent annual dividend, supported by a 6.0% portfolio return for the year ending December 2024.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.055 per security for the half-year ending December 2024, offering shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option.

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.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MyState Bank’s acquisition of Auswide Bank via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian banking sector.

WT Financial Group has reported a robust half-year performance for H1 FY2025, with revenue up 33.5% and underlying net profit before tax rising 35.8%, underscoring its strong position in Australia's wealth management sector.

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.

Findi Limited has won a significant contract to deploy 900 additional ATMs for Union Bank of India, promising up to $80 million in revenue over eight years and reinforcing its position in the Indian financial services market.

REA Group has reported a robust half-year performance for H1 FY25, with revenue climbing 20% to $873 million and net profit surging 26%, driven by strong Australian and Indian market momentum and strategic technology investments.

REA Group has delivered a robust first half FY25 performance, posting a 20% revenue increase and a 26% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian and Indian market growth. The company also announced a 26% higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its ongoing momentum.

REA Group Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting a 20% increase in revenue to $872.9 million and a 26% rise in net profit after tax to $313.9 million, driven by strong growth in both Australian and Indian markets.

Merchant House International Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX following the resignation of its only Australian director, Ian Burton. The suspension is expected to last until a new Australian director is appointed, anticipated by late February.