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KKR Credit Income Fund (ASX:KKC) has confirmed its distribution guidance for FY2027, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and an annualised yield above 8%.

Rent.com.au has set new records for RentBond® loan volumes in May 2026, fueling revenue growth and positive operating cashflow. The company is on track to double revenue and achieve EBITDA positivity by mid-2027, with recurring revenue surpassing 75% of total income.

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

Cash Converters reports solid 1H26 results driven by a growing loan book, expanding luxury retail footprint, and increased corporate store ownership across 15 countries.

Judo Bank reported solid Q3 lending growth and stable asset quality, maintaining its FY26 profit before tax guidance between $180m and $190m despite increasing credit loss provisions due to economic uncertainty.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

N1 Holdings Limited has reported a strong December quarter with rising revenue, net profit, and cash receipts, underpinned by SME lending growth and funding efficiency improvements. The company also navigates increased regulatory scrutiny with a firm commitment to conservative lending.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Finexia Financial Group has ended talks on a major disposal deal and is managing loan defaults with fresh collateral, while expanding its childcare lending strategy.

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.

KKR Credit Income Fund has announced its distribution guidance for FY2026, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and targeting an annual yield above 8%, consistent with the previous year.

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.