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Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

ASX Limited reaffirms its FY26 expense growth guidance while detailing progress on its five-year transformation and addressing regulatory challenges. Strong FY25 financial results and a robust market pipeline underpin the company’s outlook.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarter with an 18% increase in net tangible assets and a standout 35.1% return from its Aliwa Alpha Fund, while preparing to launch a new Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund focused on AI and Quantum technologies.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.

Insignia Financial reported a 3.1% rise in Funds Under Management and Administration to $340.5 billion, driven by strong net inflows into its Wrap platform and strategic enhancements to its MLC offerings. The company also completed a key custody transition and unveiled a refreshed MLC brand campaign.

Rent.com.au reports a surge in recurring revenues driven by strong RentBond® loan growth, doubling monthly revenue run rates and advancing towards profitability.

Heartland Group Holdings reported a solid first quarter for FY2026, with improved profitability, stable costs, and accelerated realisation of non-strategic assets surpassing expectations.

WAM Strategic Value Limited has confirmed a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.03 per share for the financial year ending June 2025, alongside an updated Dividend Reinvestment Plan price.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 35% jump in operating profit, driven by strategic diversification and operational efficiency. The company is optimistic about FY26, anticipating economic improvements and new growth avenues.

Acumentis delivered a 3.4% revenue increase to $58.1 million at its 2025 AGM, highlighting diversification and a positive outlook for FY26 amid easing inflation and expected rate cuts.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited has announced a 1.25 cents per share quarterly dividend for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong yield and steady dividend growth since inception.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.