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Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a $14.3 million uplift in portfolio valuation for the first half of 2025, driven by a rare compression in capitalisation rates and strong demand in the fuel and convenience retail sector.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2463 per Westpac Capital Note 9, reflecting a 4.9447% annualised rate for the quarter ending September 2025.

Westpac Banking Corporation announces a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2463 per Capital Note 7 for Q3 2025, reflecting a 4.9447% annualised rate based on the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Westpac Banking Corporation announces a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2110 per Westpac Capital Notes 5 for the quarter ending September 2025, reflecting a 4.8047% annualised rate based on prevailing market benchmarks.

Opyl Limited has taken a bold step into digital assets by acquiring approximately 2 Bitcoin and securing a $2 million finance facility backed by these holdings, signaling a strategic pivot towards blockchain integration in healthcare technology.

Victory Metals has landed a US$10 million unsecured loan from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, marking a strategic boost for its North Stanmore rare earths project in Western Australia.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial footing with an additional $1.2 million in unsecured loans and extended existing $4 million facilities to mid-2026, underscoring lender confidence as it advances its NiWest project.

Charter Hall has announced a 6% increase in its half-year distribution to 24.38 cents per security for the period ending June 30, 2025, signaling steady growth in its property investment returns.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX, MA1) has launched a placement to raise nearly A$50 million, aiming to bolster its exposure to private credit through new unit issuance at a slight discount. The capital will fund investments across direct lending, asset-backed lending, and corporate lending segments.

Orion Minerals has obtained a $0.5 million unsecured loan facility from a company linked to its chairman, aimed at bolstering working capital ahead of potential funding events.

AIC Mines has locked in a US$40 million prepayment facility tied to a copper offtake agreement with Trafigura, aiming to boost processing capacity at its Eloise mine.

QMines is set to complete its acquisition of the high-grade Mount Mackenzie Gold and Silver Project, boosting its resource base and planning a maiden drilling program to unlock further value.