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Vanguard’s audited FY2026 report records positive returns across its international equity range, led by a 35.83% total return for VAE. The report also shows the broader International Shares Index Fund grew to $56.65 billion in net assets, while PwC issued an unmodified audit opinion.

JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income ETF lifted operating profit to A$15.678 million as net assets grew to A$106.991 million. The fund is now preparing to move its underlying investment from a Nasdaq-listed ETF to a London-listed UCITS vehicle, with total management fees and costs unchanged at 0.40% a year.

Pacific Current Group has rejected a non-binding offer from Roc Partners, citing valuation and shareholder fairness concerns, while continuing to review a separate proposal from River Capital involving a potential share issuance at $13 per share.

Perpetual Limited has updated its dividend announcement to confirm that the default payment method is cash rather than reinvestment, with a 63-cent unfranked dividend for the period ending June 2026.

Pengana Capital Group (ASX:PCG) has initiated an on-market buy-back program targeting nearly 10% of its issued ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move in capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

Associate Global Partners (ASX:APL) reported a 20% rise in funds under management to $1.672 billion for FY2026, driven by strong inflows and new partnerships with Muzinich and ARK Invest.

HMC Capital reported a statutory loss of $111.6 million for FY26 amid significant fair value losses, yet delivered operating earnings close to guidance and maintained its dividend. The group’s strategic partnerships and capital recycling position it for a 16% rise in underlying earnings in FY27.

Regal Partners surged to a 258% jump in statutory profit and 21% growth in funds under management, declaring a fully franked 12 cent interim dividend.

Perpetual Limited will book a non-cash A$63.5 million impairment on goodwill tied to Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley’s International Equity strategy after a major client announced plans to redeem US$4.6 billion in Q2 FY27.

GQG Partners Inc. posted a modest decline in half-year revenue and profit, managing $156 billion in assets with ongoing net outflows offset by investment gains. The company declared a quarterly dividend reflecting 90% of distributable earnings.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

Microequities Asset Management Group saw a 20.1% drop in profit after tax for FY26, hit by sharp valuation falls in tech-heavy portfolios amid AI fears, despite a 1.5% revenue rise and a strong balance sheet.