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JPMorgan Asset Management has released updated estimated annual cash distributions for six of its ASX-listed ETFs for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, with amounts varying widely between funds and one yielding no distribution.

State Street Global Advisors has declared a 77.48 cents per unit distribution for its SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF, blending cash, franking, and foreign tax credits for the fiscal year ending June 2026.

Spenda Limited has pushed back the closing date for its retail entitlement offer by five days, aiming to complete a critical $8.545 million capital raise to support its turnaround plan and reduce debt.

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) has announced an estimated unfranked distribution of AUD 0.15 per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, maintaining its steady income stream for investors.

Ovanti Limited (ASX:OVT) has launched Ominari, its own prediction market platform, debuting with FIFA World Cup 2026 markets aimed at Southeast Asia. The platform leverages integrated payment and AI analytics infrastructure to challenge global incumbents Polymarket and Kalshi.

Urbanise.com Limited is poised to transform the Australian strata sector with a staged pilot release of its enhanced Strata platform, integrating NAB banking services and launching a branded owners portal from July 2026.

Ovanti Limited has inked a four-year exclusive partnership with Yuno.trade, positioning itself as the payment processor and technology backbone for a new licensed prediction market platform targeting Southeast and Central Asia.

Novatti has successfully integrated Alipay into UNSW’s student payments portal, generating $33.6 million in transactions and $0.5 million in revenue by April 2026, positioning the company for broader expansion in the education sector.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

Cuscal has secured the final regulatory approval from the French Works Council, paving the way to complete its $27 million acquisition of New Zealand payments provider Paymark by late May.

Freelancer Limited’s 1Q26 saw a 14% rise in group GMV to $263.3 million but a 9.4% revenue drop, weighed down by currency headwinds and security-driven user friction. Escrow.com posted record operating profit, while Loadshift grew revenue and media presence amid operational gains.

Peppermint Innovation Limited reported a $1.27 million net loss for the half-year ending December 2025 while achieving key milestones including activation of national payment rails in the Philippines and settling a statutory demand that led to an ASX trading suspension.