Latest Funds Under Management News

Australian Ethical reached a new record of $14.5 billion funds under management at June 30, 2026, driven by strong superannuation inflows and strategic investments amid challenging market conditions.

L1 Group’s funds under management climbed 12.4% in Q4 2026, buoyed by inflows into its Gold Fund IPO and Long Short strategies, while FY26 performance fees are set to reach up to $167 million.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) is making a strategic US$10 million investment to acquire a 12.3% stake in Awalé Resources, targeting gold exploration growth in Côte d'Ivoire’s Odienné Project.

GQG Partners reported a decline in funds under management to USD 156 billion as of June 30, 2026, driven by net outflows of USD 15.1 billion in the first half of the year. Positive investment returns partially offset the outflows, but strategies underperformed benchmarks over the period.

Associate Global Partners has partnered with US investment manager ARK to bring the ARK Venture Fund to Australian wholesale investors, expanding AGP's access to high-growth private companies focused on technological disruption.

Strategic Elements has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of a patent in Japan for its Energy Ink™ moisture energy platform, reinforcing its foothold in a critical electronics market and advancing its battery-free device ambitions.

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.

Booster Innovation Fund reported a $1.593 million profit for the year ended March 2026, supported by increased net assets. However, valuation risks persist due to early-stage investments and recent capital raises at lower prices.

CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX:CD1) posted a net loss of $6.96 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by a $5.14 million fair value decline in its US private equity holdings and significant foreign exchange pressures. Despite near-term setbacks, the Fund has delivered an 8.3% post-tax annual return since inception.

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.

Australian Oil Company Limited has closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $155,000 by issuing over 54 million shares at $0.0029 each, to support ongoing exploration in Queensland’s Surat Basin.