Latest Funds Under Management News

Platinum Investment Management's Funds Under Management fell to $9.65 billion in April amid market pressures and retail outflows, while a major $958 million institutional mandate termination prompts accelerated cost savings.

Platinum Asset Management has entered preliminary talks with L1 Capital about a potential merger that would combine their funds under management to approximately A$18 billion. L1 Capital has also acquired a significant stake in Platinum, signaling serious intent in this strategic consolidation.

Pilot Energy confirms regulatory compliance and operational progress at the Head Field, advancing the repurposing of Cliff Oil infrastructure into a carbon storage facility as part of the Mid West Clean Energy Project.

HALO Technologies reports solid quarterly revenue growth and nears completion of a $6.75 million capital raise, while progressing its UK wealth management platform launch and preparing to introduce Managed Funds in Australia.

Energy World Corporation has appointed a global investment bank to spearhead funding efforts for its LNG and power projects in the Philippines, while reporting a $3.62 million operating cash outflow and the resignation of a senior executive.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced its April 2025 distribution, delivering a 7.60% annualised return based on its forecast net tangible asset value. The fund continues to focus on Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages, underpinning its income strategy.

Pacific Current Group reported a solid 3.2% increase in funds under management to A$31 billion for Q1 2025, driven primarily by strong inflows at its USD-denominated boutique Pennybacker and positive market revaluations.

Waratah Minerals Limited disclosed a quarterly cash outflow of AUD 1.757 million driven by exploration and staff costs, ending March 2025 with AUD 2.436 million in cash. The company plans a capital raise to sustain ongoing drilling at its Spur Project.

Wisr has upgraded its FY25 loan origination growth guidance to over 90%, driven by a 115% surge in Q3FY25 loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. The fintech lender’s disciplined growth and technology investments position it well for scaling in a shifting personal and vehicle lending market.

Beforepay Group Limited has reported its strongest Q3 FY25 performance yet, with net profit before tax tripling year-on-year and advances growing 16%. The fintech’s strategic expansion of Carrington Labs and funding optimisations signal robust momentum ahead.

Prime Financial Group has agreed to acquire Lincoln Indicators, a leading Australian investment research and funds management firm, significantly boosting its wealth management capabilities and client base.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.