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MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has successfully raised nearly A$50 million through a wholesale placement, reflecting strong investor appetite for private credit exposure. The capital will be deployed across diversified private credit strategies managed by MA Investment Management.

Findi Limited has appointed DAM Capital and Ambit as lead managers for the IPO of its Indian subsidiary, Transaction Solutions International, targeting a valuation near A$900 million and a 2026 listing.

AGP Investment Management forecasts a strong unfranked distribution for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund – Active ETF, following a stellar 30.22% return year-to-date that outpaces its benchmark by over 14%.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX – MA1) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise nearly $50 million, aiming to bolster its credit investment portfolio. The placement will issue over 24.8 million new units at $2.00 each without requiring securityholder approval.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Centuria Capital Group announces a 5.20 cents per stapled security final distribution for June 2025, suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan for this payout.

Assetora Limited has been appointed as the new Responsible Entity of the DomaCom Fund, replacing Melbourne Securities Corporation Limited. This change is set to reopen the secondary market and resume new investments, signaling renewed investor confidence.

Platinum Asset Management and L1 Capital have advanced their merger talks, completing due diligence and proposing a revised ownership structure favoring L1 Capital shareholders. The deal also outlines a nuanced performance fee arrangement tied to L1’s Long Short funds.

Trading in Alphinity Global Equity Fund's Active ETF (XALG) has been temporarily halted, with personal trading also paused pending further announcements.

Wrkr Ltd has completed a pivotal pilot of its employer services platform with Rest and MUFG Retirement Services, setting the stage for streamlined Payday Super implementation ahead of the July 2026 deadline.

AMP Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.9069 per AMP Capital Notes 2 security, payable in September 2025, reflecting a total annualised yield of 7.57%.

Linius Technologies secures $3.3 million through share placement and convertible notes, appointing former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou to its board as it accelerates commercial momentum under new leadership.