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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.

Eureka Group Holdings has closed its inaugural wholesale all-age rental fund, raising $14.35 million in equity and securing $14.5 million in senior debt. The fund, seeded with two tourist parks, aims for a 19.8% return over six years, freeing $15 million for further growth.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) is raising up to $195 million through a $175 million placement and a $20 million share purchase plan at $3.07 per share, matching its net tangible asset value and offering a fully franked 7.5 cent dividend for 2026.

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.

Associate Global Partners has partnered with US investment manager ARK to bring the ARK Venture Fund to Australian wholesale investors, expanding AGP's access to high-growth private companies focused on technological disruption.

Centuria Capital Group has secured a 50% stake in prime Sydney CBD offices for $454 million, launching a new fund targeting a 7.5% annual yield and backed by domestic and Japanese investors.

AoFrio Limited has successfully closed a renounceable pro-rata rights issue, securing NZ$4.428 million to fund its push into US and European markets and advance AI-driven innovations in cold drink equipment.

Butn Limited has unveiled the Moneybox Retail Credit Fund, marking its strategic entry into retail private credit investing with a digital platform targeting SME loans.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) has kicked off a non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $8.45 million, with directors and a $1 million underwriter backing the offer. The capital raise is designed to boost liquidity, grow assets, and enhance market presence.

Powerhouse Ventures holds $6.14 million in liquid assets and advances new technology fund launch despite challenging market conditions.

Wrkr Ltd has successfully launched its Rest Pay and AustralianSuper platforms, onboarding over 6,000 organisations and processing $100 million in contributions as it prepares for the July 2026 Payday Super legislative deadline.

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.