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State Street Global Advisors announced a substantial cash distribution of 131.73 cents per unit for its SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI) for the period ending 30 June 2026, accompanied by 5.88 cents in franking credits.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Barramundi Limited’s May update reveals a 2.3% adjusted NAV decline, weighed down by CSL’s earnings downgrade and Brambles’ operational setbacks, despite positive contributions from Xero and Credit Corp.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for eight of its Australian ETFs, detailing investment strategies, fees, risks, and operational protocols under ASX AQUA Rules.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has outpaced its benchmark with an 18.1% portfolio increase and exceeded its dividend target by delivering a 7.0% fully franked yield in its first year since April 2025.

InvestSMART Group Limited (ASX:INV) has agreed to sell its Intelligent Investor business and management rights to four ETFs to Teaminvest Private Group Limited (ASX:TIP) for $16 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on digital advice and wealth platforms.

Complii FinTech Solutions has landed a strategic two-year deal with a major financial institution, marking its entry into the institutional market segment and positioning the company for scalable growth in capital raising software services.

Barramundi Limited outperformed the S&P/ASX200 in April with a 4.4% gross return, boosted by NEXT DC’s landmark data centre deal and capital raise, while healthcare stocks faced headwinds from Cochlear’s profit downgrade.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Magellan Financial Group's assets under management fell to A$37.5 billion as of 31 March 2026, reflecting net outflows and market impacts across retail and institutional funds.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced the final distribution amounts for 11 ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the quarter ending 31 March 2026, detailing franking percentages and dividend reinvestment prices.