Latest Income Funds News

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced estimated cash distributions for 16 Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. Investors must be registered by 2 July and ensure bank details and tax certifications are up to date.

KKR Credit Income Fund (ASX:KKC) has confirmed its distribution guidance for FY2027, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and an annualised yield above 8%.

The Muzinich BDC Income Fund (BDCI) has committed to monthly distributions of $0.17 per unit through mid-2027, targeting an annual yield of 10.65%. This steady income stream comes with an option for investors to reinvest via a cost-free DRP.

InvestSMART Group Limited (ASX:INV) has agreed to sell its Intelligent Investor business and management rights to four ETFs to Teaminvest Private Group Limited (ASX:TIP) for $16 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on digital advice and wealth platforms.

Rent.com.au has achieved a milestone with its first-ever positive operating cashflow of $0.5 million in Q3 FY26, alongside record quarterly revenue of $1.2 million and a 168% surge in recurring revenue.

MA Financial Group reported a 44% year-on-year jump in assets under management to $14.8 billion in 1Q26, underpinned by strong lending growth and transactional activity despite asset sales and market volatility.

Australian Ethical’s funds under management slid 3.7% to $13.57 billion in Q3 2026 amid market volatility, but the firm bolstered growth with a new $125 million private markets fund backed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and solid middle market client wins.

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has raised its March 2026 distribution yield to 7.25% annualised, reflecting a completed investment loan on assets needing repositioning amid ongoing high interest rates.

Rent.com.au Limited has clarified the timing and materiality of its recent Senior Debt Facility increase and extension, responding to an ASX query. The company also addressed insider trading compliance related to director share purchases in March 2026.

Rent.com.au has expanded its senior debt facility to $15 million and extended its term, fueling record growth in its RentBond® loan product and enhancing profitability through increased cash funding.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Clime Investment Management reports a strong half-year operating profit surge and proposes a fully franked interim dividend, while streamlining its business to target sophisticated investors.