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FSA Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 68% jump in profit before tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share. The company forecasts continued growth in 2026, targeting up to $40 million in annual profit.

Harmoney Corp Limited reported a striking 166% rise in Cash NPAT to $6.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by robust loan originations and improved interest margins. The company’s scalable model and refinancing efforts underpin its strong financial momentum.

MoneyMe Limited reported a 17.2% rise in gross revenue and a 43.7% reduction in net loss for the half-year to December 2025, underpinned by strong loan book growth and enhanced funding capacity.

Pepper Money Limited reported a record-breaking 2025 financial year, driven by strong growth in originations and assets under management, alongside enhanced ESG reporting and a significant acquisition proposal.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in half-year NPAT to $20 million, driven by the sale of its New Zealand written-off loan book and expanded debt facilities. The company also announced a special dividend and outlined growth plans in commercial lending.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in net profit for the half year ending December 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and expanded funding facilities. The company declared both interim and special dividends, signalling confidence despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported a record-breaking half-year profit for HY26, driven by strong broker network growth and improved funding terms that reduce cash rate sensitivity.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.

National Australia Bank kicked off FY26 with a robust first quarter, posting a 15% increase in cash earnings driven by stronger underlying profits and improved asset quality. The bank’s strategic push in business and home lending, alongside disciplined cost management, underpinned this solid performance.

Centrepoint Alliance reports a 17% rise in normalised EBITDA for H1 FY26 and announces a strategic divestment of its lending aggregation business to Astute Financial Management, expected to boost annual EBITDA by $0.4 million from FY27.

Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.