Latest Institutional Mandates News

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has won a $1.2 billion diversified direct property mandate from an existing institutional client, reinforcing its growth trajectory in funds under management and showcasing its sector expertise across Australia.

Australian Ethical reported a slight 1% decline in funds under management to $14.08 billion for December 2025, balancing positive retail flows against institutional mandate losses and market headwinds.

K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd marked a pivotal year with 17% revenue growth and a return to profitability, declaring a fully franked dividend and outlining ambitious growth plans across its core business pillars.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Platinum Asset Management reported a sharp 86% drop in profit for FY25, driven by a 39% decline in funds under management amid sustained outflows and investment challenges. The company announced a transformative merger with L1 Capital, aiming to create a $16.5 billion asset manager.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

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.