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Credit Corp Group Limited ASX: CCP Market Cap: AU$923.0m Weighted Average Number of Shares: 80.37m The Business CCP’s main business is acquiring portfolios of bad debts from financial institutions and collecting on them for profit. As the original lenders write off these debts, the portfolios are generally bought at a discount.Read more

Key Growth Estimates by Sector: Highest Growth Potential (2025-2026): Data Centers : Capacity doubling over 5 years (~20% annually) Build-to-Rent : Pipeline suggests 10x growth potential from current base Moderate Growth: Retail : Steady positive returns expected, supported by demographics Industrial : Stable 3-5% returns with supply-demand rebalancing Recovery Phase: Office : Negative to positive transition, quality assets leading The market has made a "U-turn" with improving economic conditions (interest rate cuts starting, stable employment, controlled inflation) providing a supportive environment for commercial property recovery across all sectors through 2025-2026. • Improved financial conditions have resulted in more transactions and this will likely continue next year with the anticipated rate cuts.Read more

Bad press is a problem for any company, and bad press involving misleading statements and compliance failures even more so. On 3 October 2025, Fiducian Group Ltd (ASX:FID) announced that ASIC had commenced civil proceedings against one of its subsidiaries, Fiducian Investment Management Services Ltd (FIMS).Read more

GQG Partners is a funds management business that has recorded strong earnings growth over the past year, with EPS rising from US$0.095 to US$0.14. Since 2023 it has grown its funds under management from US$106 billion to US$143 billion, while return on equity sits near 80 per cent.Read more

Credit crunch as AI fervor draws high, capital flows to USA in near term, OFX fails to capitalise and innovate owing to infighting in executive team, equity payments instead of direct payments taking money from shareholders over time through buybacks, and other direct transfers from the executives. Although I believe both the CFO and PHC are well suited to their roles, the lack of investment into development and people, as well as high rates of tool and company acquisition have led to massive friction and internal loss.Read more

Key Takeaways Fee and revenue growth are threatened by shifts toward passive investing, regulatory pressures, and technological disruption reducing the appeal of active management. Heavy reliance on a key leader and concentration in few strategies heighten business risks and potential for client outflows affecting future earnings.Read more

Key Takeaways Deepening global relationships and local expansion efforts could deliver significant upside through large mandates and accelerated growth in funds and fees. Innovative, diversified offerings and financial strength uniquely position Regal to outperform peers, capitalize on industry consolidation, and maintain strong earnings resilience.Read more

Key Takeaways Innovative retirement solutions, digital investment, and strategic partnerships enhance revenue growth, operational efficiency, and position Insignia to benefit from demographic trends. Platform integration, proprietary advice expansion, and industry regulation bolster cost efficiency, adviser engagement, and support long-term competitive strength and earnings.Read more

Key Takeaways Growth in technology and data services, alongside market participation, supports diversified and recurring income, driving margin and earnings stability. Technology modernization and regulated pricing enhance operational efficiency and net profit stability, mitigating risks from competition and regulatory changes.Read more