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VanEck Investments Limited has released an updated Product Disclosure Statement detailing seven Australian fixed income ETFs listed on the ASX, offering investors diversified exposure across government bonds, corporate debt, and subordinated securities.

Marimaca Copper Corp. reports a robust working capital position supported by recent capital raises, while managing a complex receivable linked to a liquidation process. The company remains well-positioned to fund operations over the next year but faces uncertainties beyond that horizon.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 33 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q3 2025, driven by earnings growth despite a rise in risk-weighted assets. Liquidity and leverage metrics remain robust, underscoring the bank's resilient capital position.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust (PCI) has announced a $267 million entitlement and shortfall offer priced at $1.10 per unit, aiming to bolster its investment capacity in Australian credit markets. The offer presents a 9.1% discount to recent trading prices and is designed to enhance liquidity and scale for existing and new investors.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a $300 million issue of USD subordinated notes due in 2037, offering investors a fixed 5.239% interest rate initially, with a reset in 2032 tied to U.S. Treasury yields. These notes strengthen QBE’s regulatory capital under APRA’s framework.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

National Storage REIT delivered robust FY25 results, surpassing earnings guidance and expanding its development pipeline, while advancing sustainability and technology initiatives.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX, TCF) has initiated a non-renounceable 1-for-1 entitlement offer priced at $5.94 per unit, aiming to raise approximately $45.2 million to fund new loan investments and expand its portfolio.

Waypoint REIT reported steady distributable earnings of $55.6 million for the first half of 2025, supported by robust property valuations and disciplined capital management. Despite flat earnings, statutory net profit surged nearly 47%, reflecting significant valuation gains.

Solvar Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 17.4% increase in normalised NPAT and launched Bennji, a new commercial lending brand targeting small businesses.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited reported a remarkable 307% increase in profit for the year ended June 2025, alongside a 269% jump in investment income, underpinning a higher fully franked dividend.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited (DBI) reports a strong first half of 2025 with increased funds from operations and distributions, underpinned by a stable, inflation-linked revenue model and significant capital investment in terminal maintenance and expansion.