Latest Funds Management News

Abacus Storage King has finalised its internalisation process, appointing Nikki Lawson as CEO and rebranding to Storage King Group with a new ASX ticker SKG.

Salt Listed Funds released its 2026 annual report highlighting governance changes, investment policy updates including Treasury Units and Carbon-Related Businesses, and a notable decline in the Carbon Fund’s unit price over the year.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

HMC Capital has secured A$1.35 billion in private credit mandates from global investors, boosting its Australian commercial real estate lending platform and setting the stage for larger loan originations.

Centuria Capital Group has launched the retail component of its $100 million entitlement offer, aiming to raise approximately $35 million. The equity raising supports expansion in AI infrastructure and real estate funds management.

Qualitas Limited has upgraded its long-term Australian funds management EBITDA margin target from over 50% to more than 60%, driven by operational efficiencies and a proprietary AI platform designed to streamline investment processes.

Pengana Capital Group has successfully closed the $267 million initial public offering for its AI Private Opportunities Trust, marking a significant expansion in its fund management portfolio. The new trust is set to begin trading on the ASX on 2 July 2026.

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

Bankers Investment Trust reported a 3.7% NAV total return for the half-year to April 2026, outpacing the FTSE World Index, while declaring a 3.1% dividend increase. Fund manager Alex Crooke announced retirement, with Richard Clode set to take the helm.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) has declared an estimated distribution of 17.7 cents per security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a reduction from prior payouts as it balances income returns with strategic capital initiatives.

Aland Equity Group has locked in long-term funding rights over the Chinnerys residential project near Canberra, embedding a 30% gross profit margin into acquisition pricing and positioning itself as fund manager and co-investor.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.