Latest Fund Liquidation News

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for its Intelligent Investor Active ETFs, making DRP participation automatic for new investors from January 2026 unless they opt out.

InvestSMART Funds Management Limited has updated its Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules, making participation automatic for new investors in its Intelligent Investor Active ETFs from January 2026. Existing investors will see no change, but new entrants will need to opt out if they prefer cash distributions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s latest Basel III disclosures reveal a slight dip in capital ratios offset by improved liquidity and funding stability for the quarter ended September 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2% increase in cash NPAT to approximately $2.6 billion for 1Q26, supported by lending and deposit growth despite margin pressures and rising expenses.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in profit for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong performances in asset management and capital advisory, while declaring a 35% franked interim dividend of $2.80 per share.

National Australia Bank reported a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by robust revenue and volume growth in the second half, alongside continued technology modernization and sustainability progress.

Equity Trustees faces an expanded Federal Court claim from ASIC seeking compensation for superannuation members after a $73 million revaluation hit the Shield Master Fund. The trustee disputes liability and supports liquidation efforts to recover member funds.

Platinum Asset Management reported significant net outflows in August 2025, reducing its funds under management to $7.6 billion. The decline was influenced by investor withdrawals and a special dividend tied to a corporate scheme.

Regis Healthcare reported robust FY25 financial results, driven by increased occupancy, strategic acquisitions, and a strong balance sheet, positioning itself well ahead of the new Aged Care Act reforms.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 4% rise in cash NPAT to $10.25 billion for FY25, alongside a 20 cent dividend increase and robust capital ratios, underpinned by strong lending growth and heavy investment in AI and digital innovation.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.