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TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

DigitalX has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 57.5 BTC, pushing total holdings to over 425 BTC valued at A$78.2 million. This move underscores the company’s commitment to a Bitcoin-first strategy amid growing institutional interest.

Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a 7% rise in total firm-level assets under management (AUM) to USD 86 billion in the June 2025 quarter, driven by strong performance from Lighthouse Partners and strategic private markets.

Scalare Partners Holdings Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following its announcement of a capital raising to fund the acquisition of Tank Stream Labs.

PointsBet Holdings has received an unsolicited all-scrip takeover offer from Betr Entertainment valuing its shares at $1.03, but the board advises shareholders to hold off action while backing a superior $1.20 cash offer from MIXI.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has successfully raised $6.4 million through an additional placement of over one million new units, aiming to expand its mortgage loan portfolio and enhance trading liquidity.

Mirrabooka Investments reports a 26% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintains its fully franked dividend, supported by a significant $85 million capital raise. The fund’s portfolio return lags the benchmark amid sector headwinds, yet long-term performance remains robust.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has reported a record $13.94 billion in funds under management, driven by robust net inflows and disciplined ethical investing amid economic challenges.

Complii FinTech Solutions reported an 11.8% increase in customer receipts for Q4 FY25, alongside a 4.3% quarterly rise in annual recurring revenue, underscoring its expanding footprint in capital raising and compliance software.

Platinum Capital Limited has released detailed worked examples for its proposed scheme of arrangement, outlining a special dividend payout and the exchange ratio for shares into ETF units. The final dividend value and unit allocation will be confirmed closer to the scheme implementation date.

Platinum Asia Investments has released illustrative calculations for its Special Dividend and Scheme consideration tied to a proposed restructure, offering shareholders clarity ahead of a pivotal vote.

The ASX has published its latest list of entities suspended from trading for over three months, outlining key deadlines for report lodgement and trading resumption plans. Failure to meet these deadlines risks removal from the official list.