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NobleOak Life Limited has increased its stamp duty provision to $6.5 million following a dispute with the Victorian State Revenue Office over exemption eligibility, prompting pricing changes and ongoing regulatory engagement.

Challenger Limited has provided a detailed update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting enhanced capital strength and strategic growth opportunities in the life insurance sector.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s proposed capital standards for longevity products, highlighting their potential to reduce capital requirements and stimulate growth in Australia’s retirement income sector.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Bravura Solutions has raised its FY26 revenue and cash EBITDA guidance, citing a strong British pound and increased project activity in EMEA as key growth drivers.

Bravura Solutions has appointed Colin Greenhill as its new Group CEO, effective 1 January 2026, following a comprehensive global search. Greenhill brings over 15 years of leadership experience in financial services software, signaling a strategic step forward for the company.

Challenger Limited has announced the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue price for its final 2025 dividend at $8.3615 per share, with a modest 2% participation rate leading to the issuance of approximately 266,000 new shares.

NobleOak Life Limited reported robust FY25 results, with a 20% increase in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying NPAT, underpinned by strategic investments in AI and a transition to a capital-efficient Life Company structure.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust 20% growth in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying profit for FY25, surpassing guidance and setting a clear path to $1 billion in-force premium. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and product innovation underpin its strong outlook for FY26.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust 22% increase in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong premium growth and expanding market share. Despite a statutory profit dip due to one-off costs, the insurer plans to reinvest cash flows to fuel future growth and transition to a Life Company structure.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady FY25 with underlying profit after tax of $204.1 million, revenue growth across all segments, and a net loss narrowed to $58.2 million. The firm’s refreshed strategy focuses on simplification, operational excellence, and measured growth investments amid evolving regulatory landscapes.