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Intelligent Investor Ethical Share Fund (ASX: INES) swung from a $9.394 million profit to a $6.448 million loss in the year to 30 June 2026, as unrealised investment losses overwhelmed income. Net assets fell to $58.670 million while distributions rose sharply to 26.49 cents per unit, and a proposed change in ownership of its investment manager remains unresolved.

OncoSil Medical has secured $5.6 million from its three largest institutional investors to fund commercial launches of its OncoSil device in the United States and Australia. The commitments follow FDA and TGA approvals and would lift pro-forma cash to $12.1 million once completed.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd posted record FY26 results with a 29% rise in net profit after tax and funds under management reaching $14.5 billion, driven by strong superannuation inflows and growth in private markets.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Australian Ethical reached a new record of $14.5 billion funds under management at June 30, 2026, driven by strong superannuation inflows and strategic investments amid challenging market conditions.

Australian Ethical’s funds under management slid 3.7% to $13.57 billion in Q3 2026 amid market volatility, but the firm bolstered growth with a new $125 million private markets fund backed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and solid middle market client wins.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with profits and funds under management hitting new highs, underpinned by strategic platform upgrades and sustained net inflows.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a half-year profit after tax of $1.26 million for December 2025, declaring a fully franked 1 cent dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

Australian Ethical reported a slight 1% decline in funds under management to $14.08 billion for December 2025, balancing positive retail flows against institutional mandate losses and market headwinds.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has released its 2026 reporting calendar, outlining important dates for financial disclosures, dividends, and corporate governance events.

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.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.