Latest Credit Market News

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) declared a distribution for April 2025, delivering an annualized return of 7.60% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on real estate loans secured by mortgages across Australia, aiming to provide steady monthly income.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced its April 2025 distribution, delivering a 7.60% annualised return based on its forecast net tangible asset value. The fund continues to focus on Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages, underpinning its income strategy.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has secured a short-term extension on its debt maturities as it advances refinancing negotiations, signaling cautious optimism for its financial restructuring.

HMC Capital Limited has reported a remarkable 680% increase in profit for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by key acquisitions and expansion into digital infrastructure and private credit sectors. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

LGI Limited reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with modest revenue growth and increased EBITDA, driven by expanded biogas flows and carbon abatement activities. The company confirms a positive outlook with a 12-15% underlying EBITDA growth forecast for FY25.

NoviqTech partners with H2i Group to tokenise emissions reductions from hydrogen-enhanced diesel engines, aiming to revolutionise carbon credit markets with real-time blockchain tracking.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced an unfranked dividend of AUD 0.204 for its AMC CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, with key dates set for late February and mid-March 2025.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a solid half-year profit increase to $1.34 million and launched a strategic capital raising to grow its senior loan investments. Distributions rose notably, reflecting confidence in its expanding loan portfolio amid rising interest rates.

Janus Henderson Investors has announced the final distribution for its Sustainable Credit Active ETF, delivering 18.3819 cents per unit for January 2025. Key dates for investors include the ex-date on 3 February and payment on 13 February.

VanEck Investments Limited has announced final dividends for a suite of its Australian and global bond ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-February 2025. Investors are advised to note the ex-dividend dates and dividend reinvestment plan details.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced updated estimated distribution amounts for its Australian Bank Credit, NASDAQ 100 Covered Call, and S&P 500 Covered Call ETFs for the period ending January 31, 2025.