Latest Funds Management News

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.

Centuria Capital Group launches a $300 million fully underwritten equity raise to accelerate its AI Factory pipeline via ResetData and expand its real estate and credit funds platform.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a 1.1% net valuation uplift for H1 2026 and increases its on-market buy-back target to 5% of securities, signalling confidence in its portfolio and capital management.

Dexus Industria REIT's portfolio valuation edged up by $3.2 million at mid-2026, while the REIT increased its securities buy-back target to 5%, signalling confidence amid stable industrial market conditions.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has recorded a $92 million gross valuation increase driven by net operating income growth, maintaining strong operational metrics and reaffirming its FY26 distribution and FFO guidance.