• Funds Under Management, Advice and Administration (FUMAA) up 9% to $15.6b
• Underlying Net Profit After Tax (UNPAT) up 17% to $11.5m
• Cost-to-Income ratio at 57%

Fiducian Group Ltd (ASX: FID) has reported its H1 FY2026 results, highlighting consistent earnings growth and operational progress. Funds Under Management, Advice and Administration (FUMAA) increased by 9% to $15.6 billion, driven by net inflows of $178 million. Underlying Net Profit After Tax (UNPAT) grew by 17% to $11.5 million, with the cost-to-income ratio improving to 57%. The company implemented several strategic initiatives, including completing earnings-accretive smaller acquisitions, launching the new Auxilium Portfolio Service, reducing platform fees, and investing almost 100% of net inflows in Fiducian Managed Funds. The company's diversified business model, comprising Platform Administration, Funds Management, and Financial Planning, continues to deliver steady growth. Fiducian's Funds Management segment maintained its strong long-term performance, with several funds ranking in the top decile to top quartile against peers over the past 20 years. The company's FinTech capabilities, including the Fastrack platform, FORCe planning software, and Fiducian Online client reporting, underpin its successful business model. The Financial Planning segment, with 68 advisers and 43 offices nationwide, continues to be a key enabler of flows to the Funds and Platform. Fiducian remains focused on innovation, client solutions, and operational efficiency to support its growth trajectory.

Fiducian expects to continue its double-digit underlying earnings per share growth, with a target of 10-20% per annum for salaried financial advisers.

Fiducian is well-positioned to capitalize on its strong business model and continue its long-term sustainable growth trajectory. The company remains focused on driving organic growth, implementing strategic acquisitions, and enhancing its technology and advice capabilities to deliver value for shareholders.