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Perpetual Diversified Income Fund lifted operating profit 38% to $169.9 million and grew net assets to $3.255 billion in the year to 30 June 2026. The fund also launched its Class E Active ETF, ASX:DIFF, while KPMG issued an unqualified audit opinion.

New Hope delivered more coal, expanded its resource base and declared a 30-cent final dividend, but lower realised prices and higher costs cut FY26 profit by 63.4%. The results leave investors weighing near-term earnings pressure against a larger production pipeline.

WAM Alternative Assets reported a 9.1% investment portfolio return for FY2026 and maintained a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The alternative-assets vehicle also highlighted 24 exits since Wilson Asset Management took over, completed at a weighted average 28.3% premium to net tangible assets.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has secured firm commitments for an $86.25 million wholesale placement, giving the fund fresh capital for incremental portfolio management. A further unit purchase plan of up to $30,000 per existing unitholder is also planned for the coming months.

The Progress 2021-1 Trust’s A$920 million Class A Floating Rate Notes were suspended from ASX trading after being redeemed, with the Trust set for removal from the official list.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) reported a 47% revenue increase to $3.55 million for FY26, cutting its loss after tax by nearly two-thirds to $1.51 million amid ongoing going concern uncertainty.

Kapstream Investment Trust (ASX:KIT) reported a $3.031 million profit and a 1.48% net return for its inaugural period ending June 2026, underperforming its benchmark but completing a 5% unit buy-back post-period.

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.

Tungsten Mining has engaged Cutfield Freeman to lead debt financing efforts for its Watershed Tungsten Project, following a robust Preliminary Economic Evaluation and targeting a Final Investment Decision in September 2026.

New Hope Group exceeded its FY26 coal production and sales guidance, driven by strong performances at Bengalla and New Acland mines, alongside a notable price uplift amid global supply tightness.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Bell Financial Group surged to a $21.7 million half-year profit, more than doubling its net profit on stronger markets and the launch of its Bell Potter Private Wealth platform. The company also lifted its interim dividend by 67%, reflecting confidence in its diversified financial services model.