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Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust 74.5% increase in net profit after tax to $6.7 million for FY25, driven by growth in its core Pay Advance business, the launch of a Personal Loan product, and expansion of its AI-powered credit analytics division, Carrington Labs, in the US.

Butn Limited has reported record revenue growth and its first positive operating cash flow for FY25, alongside securing a substantial $100 million funding facility to fuel future expansion.

Pepper Money Limited reported a solid half-year performance with a 2% rise in net profit after tax and record assets under management of $20.1 billion. The company declared a 6.4 cent interim dividend, reflecting disciplined cost control and a positive outlook.

Credit Corp Group delivered a robust FY25 with a 16% increase in net profit after tax, driven by US debt buying and Australian/NZ lending growth. The company sets an ambitious FY26 outlook, underpinned by a record US investment pipeline and new product launches.

N1 Holdings reports a profitable FY2025 with strategic expansion into Australia's largest aggregator panel and launches AI-driven credit tools to enhance SME lending operations.

Wisr has reported a robust Q4FY25 with a 154% surge in loan originations and a growing loan book now at $824 million, underpinned by improved credit metrics and strong capitalisation.

Cash Converters has announced its exit from the Small Amount Credit Contract payday lending sector, signaling a strategic shift away from this controversial market segment.

Credit Corp Group maintains its FY25 NPAT guidance amid operational gains in US debt buying and cautious optimism in Australian/New Zealand lending markets.

Wisr has upgraded its FY25 loan origination growth guidance to over 90%, driven by a 115% surge in Q3FY25 loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. The fintech lender’s disciplined growth and technology investments position it well for scaling in a shifting personal and vehicle lending market.

Harmoney Corp upgrades its FY25 cash NPAT guidance to $5.5 million, driven by strong loan book growth and improved margins, while announcing a strategic 5% on-market share buy-back.

BNK Banking Corporation has reversed prior losses with a strong Q3 FY25 profit, driven by strategic loan sales and improved net interest margins. The bank’s focus on portfolio optimisation and capital management signals a new phase of sustainable growth.

Propell Holdings has reported its first half-year cash profit since its 2021 ASX listing, driven by loan book growth and new product launches, despite a Q2 operating cash outflow.