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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust has successfully raised $60 million through a wholesale placement, strengthening its capacity to invest in senior secured loans and asset-backed securities across Australia and New Zealand.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Challenger Limited confirms advanced discussions with Pepper Group to jointly acquire Pepper Money, aiming for strategic access to fixed income assets and accretive earnings.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan prices for four key iShares ETFs for the January 2026 distribution period, providing clarity for investors opting to reinvest their dividends.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a robust half-year performance with a 40.5% increase in gross assets and a targeted 10.4% distribution yield for FY26, underpinned by disciplined lending and solid capital raising.

Dome Gold Mines has extended its convertible note offer deadline to 31 March 2026, maintaining key terms while adjusting interest payment dates. The move aims to raise up to $7 million through unsecured notes convertible at $0.15 per share.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for January 2026 across a broad suite of ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ABE) has successfully completed live testing in the Reserve Bank of Australia's CBDC pilot, expanded its product offerings, and reported improved cash flow in Q2 FY26.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.