Latest Financial Services News

Income Asset Management has secured a $2 million unsecured debt facility at 15% interest to strengthen liquidity during the quieter Christmas period while awaiting insurance claim outcomes related to a recent fraud event.

State Street Global Advisors has announced estimated distributions for its suite of SPDR ETFs for the period ending December 31, 2025, providing investors with key income expectations across Australian and international equities as well as fixed income funds.

Regal Investment Fund has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.12 per unit for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a full Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible investors.

Assetora Limited has obtained a Supreme Court injunction restraining external receivers, allowing its directors to maintain control while agreeing on payments to noteholders.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd has raised A$500,000 to accelerate the rollout of its bizmoto digital wallet platform across the Philippine cooperative sector, targeting millions of members and aiming to boost transaction frequency and recurring revenue.

Credit Clear Limited has agreed to acquire DTS, a SaaS collections business with a 35-year history, for A$7.75 million, enhancing its digital platform and global footprint. The deal is expected to be earnings accretive and unlock new growth opportunities across multiple international markets.

Assetora Limited has appointed external administrators following a contested debt claim by SILC, signaling a complex financial and legal standoff. The company disputes the debt but is prepared to pay to avoid further costs while continuing to challenge the claim.

MONEYME has locked in a $300 million credit card warehouse financing facility with improved pricing, setting the stage for its new credit card product launch in 2026.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been hit with a $50 million operational risk capital charge by APRA, while AUSTRAC launches an enforcement investigation into serious AML/CTF breaches. The bank commits to intensifying risk management efforts amid regulatory scrutiny.

Perpetual Limited has extended its exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital into early 2026 as discussions continue over the potential sale of its Wealth Management business. While progress is steady, no binding deal is yet assured.

Bailador Technology Investments has increased the valuations of its portfolio companies Updoc and PropHero, driving a notable uplift in net tangible assets per share and signaling strong early performance in FY26.

Netwealth Group Limited will compensate members affected by the First Guardian Master Fund collapse with $101 million, impacting its 1H26 profit but aiming to restore member confidence swiftly.