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Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) has delivered a standout FY26 with a 245% surge in net profit after tax to $23.1 million, driven by disciplined debt portfolio investments and refinancing gains. The company sets ambitious targets for FY27-FY29, including a $35 million NPAT goal.

NZX has appointed seasoned investment executive Hishaam Mirza as its new Chief Executive, aiming to boost the exchange's scale, liquidity, and international relevance.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

PEXA has lodged a detailed response to IPART’s draft report on ELNO service fees, revealing FY26 transaction volumes and flagging a downturn in FY27 amid economic headwinds. The company backs its case with independent expert critiques and awaits regulatory outcomes.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

JPMorgan Asset Management confirms final cash distributions and reinvestment prices for six Equity Premium Income ETFs for August 2026, following recent structural changes in four funds.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

EQT Holdings has received a nonbinding takeover proposal from TPG Global valuing the company at A$24.55 per share. The offer hinges on multiple conditions including due diligence, regulatory approvals, and board endorsement.

Excelsior Capital will pay a full capital return of $27.43 million and delist from the ASX by the end of August, marking the final phase of its portfolio wind-up.

Lowell Resources Fund plans to raise about A$10 million through a wholesale placement of nearly 5 million new units at A$2.01 each, matching its recent distribution reinvestment plan price. A Securities Purchase Plan at the same price will follow, aiming to extend the capital raise to retail unitholders.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Munro Partners has agreed to buy GSFM Pty Limited, the parent company of GSFM Responsible Entity Services, which manages three Munro-branded ETFs. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, with potential shifts in board composition but no disruption to fund management.