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Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 35% jump in operating profit, driven by strategic diversification and operational efficiency. The company is optimistic about FY26, anticipating economic improvements and new growth avenues.

ASIC has imposed an interim stop order on the La Trobe Australian Credit Fund’s 12 Month Term Account due to alleged deficiencies in its Target Market Determination, pausing new investments while issues are addressed.

Wagners Holding Company Limited has launched a A$30 million institutional placement to reduce debt and accelerate growth in its core Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies businesses following a robust FY25 performance.

Amaero Ltd has updated its FY2026 financial guidance, forecasting revenue between A$30 million and A$35 million; a staggering 800%-900% increase year-over-year; and announced a A$50 million capital raise to expand production capacity and reduce costs.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

K2 Asset Management posted a 17% revenue increase and returned to profitability in FY25, declaring a fully franked dividend and signalling plans for mergers and acquisitions to accelerate expansion.

K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd has reported a strong financial year ending June 2025, with revenues up 17% and a return to profitability, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration.

Hummgroup Limited reported a robust FY25 with cash profit soaring to $52.9 million, a significant reduction in costs, and a maintained historically low credit loss ratio. The group also completed a full repayment of its Perpetual Notes, signaling improved capital efficiency.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.

Macquarie Technology Group has reported its eleventh consecutive year of EBITDA growth, driven by strategic investments in data centre infrastructure and AI capabilities. The company is advancing its IC3 SuperWest project and has secured land for a new Sydney data centre campus.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.