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Regal Partners (ASX:RPL) said it expects 2025 normalised net profit after tax of about $145 million.

2025 delivered global conflict and political shockwaves - yet markets surged anyway.

Fatfish Group (ASX:FFG) has secured a refinancing of its existing debt and an additional $0.15 million in funding after entering into an agreement with Arena Investors LP.

Global financial services firm Apex Group has struck a deal with Mercer Super to acquire its standalone superannuation administration business.

Wilson Asset Management's active listed investment company has delivered a stellar 41.4% return over the 12 months to December 2025.

Australian business lender Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) has reported a 7% increase in its loan book over the December 2025 half, keeping the company on track to meet its full-year guidance.

Pemba Capital Partners has reportedly agreed to acquire air quality monitoring firm Ektimo.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will repay $68 million to low-income customers who were charged unusually high fees for services such as dishonoured payments and overdrafts.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has imposed additional licence conditions on Diversa Trustees, citing prudential concerns.

Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) announced a new receivables financing partnership with ASX-listed financial services firm Challenger (ASX:CGF).

The Federal Court has ordered ANZ (ASX:ANZ) to pay $250 million in penalties for widespread misconduct and systemic risk failures.

Macquarie Securities has agreed to a $35 million penalty after its cash equities brokerage arm admitted to misreporting millions of short sales over more than a decade.