Latest Investment Funds News

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Regal Asian Investments Limited (ASX, RG8) has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, eliminating the minimum participation requirement and streamlining administrative processes for shareholders.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Regal Partners Global Investments has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 6 cents per share, signalling robust portfolio performance. The company also updates its dividend policy to prioritise realised gains and franking credits over fixed payouts.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a 33% rise in net profit for HY26 and declares a fully-franked interim dividend, underpinned by robust portfolio company valuations and cash realisations.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.

Aspire Mining has taken a major step forward in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project by signing a $69.9 million EPC contract and gaining government backing for a key highway project, positioning the company for first coal exports by late 2027.

Tambourah Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections at its Bryah and Tambourah projects, alongside significant critical mineral discoveries at Speewah North, supported by a $5.2 million capital raise to advance exploration.

Bannerman Energy reports steady progress on its Etango Uranium Project with key construction milestones met and a strong cash position, while uranium market fundamentals continue to strengthen. The company targets a positive Final Investment Decision within the next 6 to 12 months.

Insignia Financial’s Funds Under Management and Administration edged up to $342 billion, driven by strong inflows into its Wrap platform and multi-asset solutions, while Master Trust funds faced ongoing outflows amid product transitions.