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Future Generation Global has reported a strong 20.8% investment portfolio return for the year ending June 2025, prompting an increase in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This marks the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth for the ASX-listed investment company.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced the estimated distribution components for the iShares World Equity Factor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of approximately 151.93 cents per unit.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL) for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting a nuanced mix of foreign income and capital gains.

Regal Partners estimates at least $35 million in performance fee revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong global equity strategies and diverse alternative funds. The full half-year results will be released on 25 August.

State Street Global Advisors announces a substantial cash distribution for the SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF, highlighting a blend of income and tax credits for investors.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 16.25 cents per unit final distribution for its Global Fund Active ETF for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for early July.

Trading in Alphinity Global Equity Fund's Active ETF (XALG) has been temporarily halted, with personal trading also paused pending further announcements.

GQG Partners has reported a steady rise in funds under management, reaching US$168.5 billion by the end of May 2025, supported by robust net inflows across key equity strategies.

GQG Partners reported robust financial results for 2024 with significant growth in funds under management and earnings, underscoring its adaptability and alignment with shareholders. The 2025 Annual Meeting confirmed strong investor confidence with near-unanimous director re-election.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

GQG Partners reported a steady increase in funds under management to US$163.6 billion as of April 30, 2025, driven by strong inflows in International and U.S. Equity strategies.