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Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

St George Mining reports its thickest and highest-grade rare earth and niobium intercept to date at the Araxá Project, signaling a potential major resource expansion in Brazil.

Bailador Technology Investments has increased the valuations of its portfolio companies Updoc and PropHero, driving a notable uplift in net tangible assets per share and signaling strong early performance in FY26.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Opportunities Fund, an actively managed ETF targeting long-term outperformance of the MSCI World Index with a strong ESG focus and reduced management fees.

Magellan Asset Management has launched the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF trading on the ASX under ticker MICH, targeting global listed infrastructure with currency hedging and ESG integration.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX under ticker MHG, targeting a 9% annual return with integrated ESG considerations.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Fund - Open Class Units (MGOC), an actively managed global equity ETF aiming for 9% annual returns net of fees, integrating ESG principles and offering flexible trading options.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF), offering investors a concentrated, actively managed portfolio of Australian equities with integrated ESG considerations. The fund combines liquidity via direct applications and Securities Exchange trading, targeting long-term capital growth and income.

Acusensus Limited has announced a $30 million equity placement to bolster its balance sheet, alongside winning a landmark $34 million contract in Connecticut, marking a significant step in its US expansion. The company also reported multiple contract expansions in Australia and a new debt facility to support its growth ambitions.

Fidante Partners has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF, refining ESG disclosures and noting a rise in transaction costs. The Fund’s core investment approach and fees remain steady.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited (ASX – GLS) has opened a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to A$415 million, marking a pivotal step in its transition to L1 Capital’s Global Long Short Strategy. The offer includes a Top-Up Facility and a subsequent institutional placement to meet strong investor demand.

Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.