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Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a robust turnaround with a $2.96 million profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s losses despite no dividends declared.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

Fiducian Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 14% and net profit after tax rising 26%, underpinning a higher fully franked interim dividend.

Contact Energy reported a 12% rise in EBITDAF to $404 million for 1H25, driven by new geothermal assets and strategic contracts, while net profit fell 7% due to market volatility and acquisition costs.

Macarthur Minerals Limited reported a comprehensive loss of AUD 252,771 for Q4 2024, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year's profit. The company is navigating reduced exploration spending and strategic asset sales while facing ongoing funding challenges.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

AMP Limited’s FY24 Data Pack outlines a solid underlying profit performance despite headwinds, with key insights into its banking, platform, and wealth management divisions.

GQG Partners reported a stellar 2024 with net inflows doubling to US$20.2 billion and funds under management climbing nearly 27%, underpinning strong revenue and earnings growth. The firm also expanded its dividend payout range, signaling confidence in future capital management.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a striking 131.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a raised fully franked interim dividend, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

ASX Limited delivered a robust first half in 2025 with record operating revenue and a 10% rise in underlying NPAT, underscoring its strategic focus on technology modernisation and disciplined cost management.