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The Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) posted a 2.0% diluted NTA return in 2025, weighed down by an 8% appreciation of the Australian dollar against its largely USD-denominated portfolio. The trust bolstered its capital base with a A$34.5 million rights issue and increased exposure to the WSS Master Fund.

CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX:CD1) posted a net loss of $6.96 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by a $5.14 million fair value decline in its US private equity holdings and significant foreign exchange pressures. Despite near-term setbacks, the Fund has delivered an 8.3% post-tax annual return since inception.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX:CD3) posted a net loss of $9.01 million for FY26, weighed down by foreign exchange losses and fair value declines. Despite near-term challenges, the Fund sustains strong long-term performance and liquidity.

Milford Australian Absolute Growth Complex ETF (ASX:MFO) has announced an estimated distribution of 136.0917 cents per unit for the year ended 30 June 2026, with key dates set for early July and payment scheduled for 20 July.

Propel Funeral Partners has inked deals for three New Zealand funeral service providers, adding nearly $4 million in revenue and projecting modest growth for FY26 despite currency headwinds.

Trajan Group Holdings reports steady market demand and successful cost initiatives in H2 FY26 but warns of a $4 million revenue hit from Australian dollar appreciation.

The Asian Development Bank ramped up its commitments to $29.3 billion in 2025, driving private sector growth, regional cooperation, and climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.

Biome Australia’s Activated Probiotics brand surpasses one million boxes sold in Australia, approaches top pharmacy ranking, and launches nationally in Canada, setting the stage for FY26 profitability.

Boab Metals has locked in a A$236 million syndicated loan split evenly between AUD and USD tranches to fund the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, with first drawdown expected in Q3 2026 and production targeted for late 2027.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has updated details on its fully franked 2025 final dividend, confirming the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price and share allocation date. The USD 2.54 per share dividend is payable in multiple currencies with no discount applied to DRP shares.

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.

News Corporation has updated its dividend details, confirming an ordinary unfranked dividend of USD 0.10 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in April 2026.