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Argo Global Listed Infrastructure (ASX: ALI) reported a robust FY2026 with total assets rising to $529 million and a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share. The portfolio outperformed benchmarks, driven by strong gains in electric utilities and midstream energy sectors amid AI-driven data centre demand.

Regal Investment Fund posted a standout FY2026 with a 17.32% net return, tripling operating profit to $117.9 million and continuing its on-market buy-back program.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX:MA1) posted a robust 8.56% net return for FY2026, surpassing its target, alongside a fully subscribed $190.5 million capital raise and strategic buy-back initiatives.

AI Private Opportunities Trust (ASX: AIX) has completed its first reporting period, raising $267 million and beginning deployment into high-profile private AI companies including ByteDance and Databricks.

Butn Limited reported a 5% revenue increase to $15.3 million in FY26, driven by strong platform growth and strategic simplification, while net loss widened 44% to $3.8 million amid higher bad debts and one-off costs.

ASX Limited has updated its FY26 final dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) participation rate to 32.93%, increasing the total DRP size to $106.1 million, supported by continued underwriting from Barrenjoey Markets.

State Street’s suite of six SPDR International Equity ETFs reported solid net asset growth and consistent benchmark tracking for the year ended 30 June 2026, with comprehensive risk management and an unqualified audit from Ernst & Young.

Raiz Invest posted a 21% revenue jump and a 93% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY26, marking a return to profitability amid a CEO transition and a strategic shift towards a broader wealth platform.

Credit Clear Limited posted a 28% rise in FY26 revenue to $60 million, boosted by UK acquisitions and organic growth, while defending legal action by the ACCC.

State Street's suite of Australian equity ETFs delivered solid operating profits and net asset growth for the year ended 30 June 2026, with most funds closely tracking or outperforming their benchmarks.

Heartland has cleared a major hurdle in its $620 million acquisition of TSB, with Toi Foundation trustees approving the sale. The merger aims to create a stronger regional challenger bank, pending shareholder and regulatory green lights.

Pengana Capital Group reported a statutory loss of $5.6 million for FY26 despite a 14% rise in funds under management, driven by upfront costs linked to new product launches and expanding private credit platforms.