Latest Income Funds News

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Blue Star Helium has completed the commissioning phase of its Pinon Canyon helium plant, secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US buyer, and begun selling helium as it prepares for production ramp-up in the second half of 2026.

Rent.com.au has delivered a second consecutive positive operating cashflow quarter, driven by strong RentBond® loan growth and recurring revenue surpassing $1 million per quarter.

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.