Latest Fund Management News

Australian Critical Minerals has raised $3 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to fund maiden drilling at its promising Flint Gold-Silver Project in Peru.

Lefroy Exploration Limited reported a net cash outflow in operating and investing activities for Q4 2025, balanced by financing inflows, leaving it with $1.85 million in cash and a funding runway of just over two quarters.

Powerhouse Ventures reports its inaugural operating cash flow positive quarter alongside strong fund performance and strategic fund launches, signalling a turning point for the investment house.

Future Metals NL has outlined strategic initiatives to enhance its flagship Panton PGM Project, leveraging rising platinum group metal prices and new processing opportunities. Key work programs and management appointments position the company for accelerated development in 2026.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

CD Private Equity Fund II announces a $0.38 per unit distribution reflecting recent portfolio realisations, delivering nearly double the initial investment in returns since inception.

InvestSMART Group Limited reported a 2.2% increase in Funds Under Management to $750 million as of December 2025, supported by growth in Professionally Managed Accounts and rising subscription income. The company also extended its Employee and Director Share Plan loans and executed an on-market share buyback.

N1 Holdings Limited has reported a strong December quarter with rising revenue, net profit, and cash receipts, underpinned by SME lending growth and funding efficiency improvements. The company also navigates increased regulatory scrutiny with a firm commitment to conservative lending.

4DMedical Limited has raised AU$150 million to accelerate the commercial rollout of its FDA-cleared CT, VQ lung imaging technology in the US, leveraging a strategic partnership with Philips. This funding aims to expand adoption across major medical centres and government healthcare programs.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) prices for several Australian-domiciled iShares ETFs for the December 2025 distribution period, providing key details for investors opting into reinvestment.

L1 Group Limited reported a $700 million increase in assets under management for the December quarter, driven by strong inflows and positive returns, while performance fees are expected to reach nearly $39 million.

Findi Limited’s Indian arm has locked in a A$72 million strategic investment from Nova Global, setting the stage for rapid growth in ATM deployments and digital payments. Alongside this, the company has refreshed its board with seasoned financial services experts to steer its next phase.