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WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... $119.6 million, an increase from $106.1 million in the previous corresponding period. Meanwhile, underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) increased 20.8% to $2.6 million, while statutory NPAT increased 12.1% to $2.4 million, and operating cash flow increased ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... defined contribution retirement savings and investment plan that offers US Federal employees the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans. Under the new proposal the government would ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Australian Ethical saw underlying profit after tax (UPAT) increase by 25% to $14.4 million in the six months to December end, while net profit after tax (NPAT) attributable to shareholders was $13.3 million, up 42%. Revenue of $65.8 million was up 13% ...

Perpetual sees 349% profit jump

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Perpetual has reported a 349% jump in net profit after tax to $53.9 million in the first half. It posted a jump of 12% in underlying profit to $112.7 million and delivered $60 million in annualised savings and is on track to achieve the targeted $70-$80 ...

Generation Life expands investment menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... institutional investors, adding greater choice and deepening diversification for investors and financial advisers seeking tax-efficient portfolio construction. "Investor expectations have changed. People want access to the tools and opportunities that ...

GDG reports record FUM growth, eyes stronger second half

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... Group (GDG) saw strong returns across all its business lines in the six months to 31 December 2025, with net profit after tax growing 63% to $20.1 million in the period. The group is now targeting even better performance in the second half, it said. ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... also due to hand down the Federal Budget. "Unless the Federal Budget meets the moment and outlines significant economic and tax reform, growth will stagnate and inflation will persist for longer than necessary," Smith said. "While the government deserves ...

Regal profits rise 65%, Pacific Current reports $11.7m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Regal Partners has delivered a full-year normalised net profit after tax (NPAT) of $160.5 million, up 65% from the year prior. In the year to 31 December 2025, Regal saw funds under management (FUM) increase 16% to $20.9 billion, supported by strong ...

Centrepoint Alliance, Count see strong earnings growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... platform drove 72% growth in combined funds under management and advice (FUMA) to $565 million. However, net profit before tax (NPBT) was down $1.4 million to $3.5 million, reflecting the "contingent consideration" associated with the Financial Advice ...

VFMC names chief finance, risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... have Jeff join the VFMC team in this executive role leading the key enterprise-wide functions of Finance, Fund Accounting, Tax, Risk and Compliance and Legal," VFMC chief executive Kate Galvin said. Phillips will bring more than three decades' experience ...