Strong Operating Revenue Growth
Operating revenue of $602.8 million, up 11.2% versus the prior corresponding period, reflecting diversified business strength.
Robust Markets Performance
Markets revenue $192.7 million, up 14.4%; futures & OTC revenue $142.9 million up 13.1% with futures & options volumes up 10.5%; cash market trading revenue $41.6 million up 24.6% supported by a 22.7% increase in on-market value traded.
Strong Growth in Securities & Payments
Securities & Payments revenue $160.8 million, up 18.5%; equity post-trade services up 22.2% to $81.5 million; Austraclear revenue $44.5 million up 14.4% and transaction volumes up 13.2% with balance of issuances at $3.2 trillion.
Technology & Data Momentum and Modernization Progress
Technology & Data revenue $142.9 million, up 7.5%; delivery of core capabilities (data, digital, observability, cloud); CHESS Release 1 targeted for April 2026 and Release 2 primary build targeted by end 2027 with go-live targeted in 2029; network and trading infrastructure upgrades underway.
Improved Listings and Net New Capital
62 new listings in H1 and 13 international listings; total net new capital quoted $27.3 billion in H1 (compared with a net decline of $9.2 billion in 1H25) and $28.7 billion in the first seven months of the financial year.
Balance Sheet and Credit Strength
S&P long-term rating AA-; available cash and short-term investments in excess of $200 million above licensed entity financial resource requirements; default fund contribution increased by $50 million in the period.
Regulatory Commitments and Governance Actions Initiated
Rapid implementation of ASIC-related commitments including clearing & settlement facility boards now comprised only of independent non-executive directors, a program reset (Accelerate) underway, and a capital accumulation plan to add $150 million above current NTA by 30 June 2027.