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Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s new capital framework for longevity products, set to ease capital requirements and reduce risk for providers, supporting Australia’s evolving retirement income market.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed Executive Director Coraline Blaud as CEO, positioning the company to capitalise on its expanding exploration projects across multiple continents.

Sequoia Financial Group has agreed to sell its financial planning arm InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners for $50,000, following a strategic review that exposed significant challenges and asset write-downs.

Humm Group has appointed CEO Angelo Demasi as Managing Director, reinforcing governance and leadership alignment amid ongoing transformation efforts.

Kalamazoo Resources has appointed mining veteran Andrew McDougall as CEO to lead its flagship Ashburton Gold Project through critical feasibility stages and drive broader portfolio growth.

Norwood Systems Limited reported a significant revenue increase for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a widening net loss and strategic progress with Tier-1 telecom customers. The company secured additional funding and advanced its AI-driven voice platforms in collaboration with global hyperscalers.

Ariadne Australia Ltd reported a modest net profit of $2.8 million for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong growth in its Orams Group investment and key strategic assets despite foreign exchange headwinds.

Norwood Systems has arranged a $200,000 working capital facility from a shareholder-related lender, aiming to support near-term liquidity and growth initiatives.

Shaver Shop Group Limited posted solid first-half results for FY26, with record gross profit margins and steady profit growth underpinned by its private brand Transform-U. The specialty retailer continues to balance growth initiatives with a conservative financial position.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with profits and funds under management hitting new highs, underpinned by strategic platform upgrades and sustained net inflows.

Iress Limited reported a 7.4% revenue decline to $556.3 million for FY25 but achieved a 21.5% rise in profit before tax, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share. The company sharpened its focus on core Wealth and Trading software businesses while advancing sustainability and AI innovation.

Praemium Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 69.5% jump in net profit and a 9.6% rise in funds under administration, completing the OneVue platform transition and acquiring AI specialist Technotia Laboratories.