Latest Investment Funds News

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising nearly $1 million from existing shareholders. The capital injection will see over 740,000 new shares issued at a modest discount.

Aspire Mining has extinguished legacy contract rights over its Ovoot and Nuurstei projects, regaining full marketing control and improving its cost structure and funding flexibility.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has successfully completed a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue, issuing over 23 million new units and significantly increasing its cash reserves.

Australian Unity Investment Real Estate Limited has terminated the sale contract for 150 Charlotte Street in Brisbane after the purchaser failed to complete settlement, retaining a $4.8375 million deposit and planning to re-market the property.

VGI Partners Global Investments has completed its on-market share purchases under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, updating investors with a new Appendix 3A.1 filing.

Platinum Asset Management reported significant net outflows in August 2025, reducing its funds under management to $7.6 billion. The decline was influenced by investor withdrawals and a special dividend tied to a corporate scheme.

The Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has extended its on-market buy-back of up to 10% of issued units, signaling continued capital management efforts amid steady market conditions.

FMR Resources has raised $3.4 million through a strategic equity placement to accelerate exploration at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, aiming to unlock significant copper and gold potential.

AIMS Property Securities Fund (APW) reported a remarkable financial year ending June 2025, with net income and revenue more than doubling and net tangible assets per unit rising 31.8%. The fund’s conservative, debt-free approach and diversified portfolio helped it outperform the broader market despite ongoing distribution suspensions.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited reported a robust FY25 with a $9.67 million profit after tax, a significant leap from $1.77 million the prior year, while delivering a 15.1% portfolio return that outperformed its benchmark.

Assetora Limited reports a dramatic 54% reduction in net losses and strengthens its balance sheet, setting the stage for growth with the reopening of the DomaCom Fund.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a robust FY25 with a 7.6% NAV increase and a strong net profit of $50 million, underpinned by a diversified global private equity portfolio and a strategic buyback program.