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WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has lifted its fully franked monthly dividends for Q4 2026, pushing the annualised yield to 7.1% including franking credits, supported by a robust 17.8% per annum portfolio return since inception and notably lower volatility than the ASX 300.

KKR Credit Income Fund (ASX:KKC) has confirmed its distribution guidance for FY2027, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and an annualised yield above 8%.

Butn Limited has unveiled the Moneybox Retail Credit Fund, marking its strategic entry into retail private credit investing with a digital platform targeting SME loans.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

KKR Credit Income Fund reported a $7.1 million operating profit for the half-year ending December 2025, down sharply from last year, while reinstating its Distribution Reinvestment Plan and maintaining steady monthly distributions.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.

Future Generation Global Limited has announced a substantial 49% increase in its fully franked dividend for FY2025, alongside a special dividend, reflecting robust portfolio performance and a commitment to shareholder returns.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ABE) has successfully completed live testing in the Reserve Bank of Australia's CBDC pilot, expanded its product offerings, and reported improved cash flow in Q2 FY26.

MA Financial Group has contracted to acquire Queensland’s Hyperdome Town Centre for $678.7 million, funded by a $405 million equity raise, pushing its proforma assets under management to $14.7 billion. The group also closed a $230 million credit notes raising early due to strong demand.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust (PCI) has closed its Shortfall Offer ahead of schedule due to robust investor interest, while maintaining its planned Entitlement Offer timetable.

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.