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BlackRock is reshaping its iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF by narrowing its focus to the 30 largest Nasdaq 100 companies and cutting management fees nearly in half, effective October 15, 2025.

K2 Asset Management posted a 17% revenue increase and returned to profitability in FY25, declaring a fully franked dividend and signalling plans for mergers and acquisitions to accelerate expansion.

K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd has reported a strong financial year ending June 2025, with revenues up 17% and a return to profitability, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

Novatti Group reports a record $51.8 million revenue for FY25 alongside a 65% improvement in underlying EBITDA, signaling a successful turnaround and a strategic pivot back to growth.

Novatti Group Limited reported a 24.1% revenue increase to $50.48 million for FY2025 alongside a 69.7% reduction in losses. However, the company’s balance sheet weakness and ongoing audit spotlight raise questions about its financial sustainability.

Scalare Partners Holdings Limited reported a 26% increase in total revenues to $3.54 million for FY25, driven by strong growth in founder support services and strategic acquisitions. However, the Group recorded a statutory loss of $2.65 million amid increased structural and compliance costs following its ASX listing and expansion.

NobleOak Life Limited reported robust FY25 results, with a 20% increase in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying NPAT, underpinned by strategic investments in AI and a transition to a capital-efficient Life Company structure.

Regal Investment Fund reported a sharp 78% drop in operating profit for FY25 but maintained steady performance slightly above the RBA Cash Rate. The fund bolstered its position with a $104 million capital raise and extended its on-market buy-back program through mid-2026.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) has announced a non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan aiming to raise approximately A$120 million by offering new units to eligible unitholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Aspermont Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at a discounted price, aiming to raise up to $1.25 million. The offer opens on September 1 and closes mid-month, with trading expected to start by September 19.