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WAM Active has posted a staggering 75.5% investment portfolio gain for FY2026, far outpacing benchmarks, and announced increased fully franked dividends including a special payout.

WCM Global Growth Limited delivered a stellar 19.28% return in the June quarter, outpacing its MSCI benchmark, while announcing a series of progressive fully franked dividends through FY2027.

Centuria Capital Group has completed the retail portion of its fully underwritten entitlement offer, adding $35 million to a prior $265 million institutional raise. The equity raise proceeds will support ongoing growth initiatives.

BlackRock Investment Management reveals the estimated distribution for the iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) ending June 2026, highlighting a significant portion of income sourced from foreign earnings and discounted capital gains.

The Daintree Hybrid Opportunities Active ETF (ASX: DHOF) is making its final distribution and redemption payments as it completes wind-up, returning over $9.64 per unit to unitholders in total.

Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) reported a robust 20.1% total shareholder return for the year to June 2026 alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of 3.8 cents per share, maintaining its commitment to steady income and social impact.

Booster Wines Limited has proposed exiting its Hawke’s Bay vineyard and winery leases from the Private Land and Property Portfolio, offering a discounted convertible debt payment amid falling grape demand.

Russell Investment Management has announced a substantial final distribution for the Australian Responsible Investment ETF (ASX: RARI), delivering 115.0944 cents per unit with a notable franking component. Key dates for investors to note include the ex-distribution on June 30 and payment on July 15.

Associate Global Partners has partnered with US investment manager ARK to bring the ARK Venture Fund to Australian wholesale investors, expanding AGP's access to high-growth private companies focused on technological disruption.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced the final cash distribution amounts for a broad suite of iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 13 July 2026.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Lendlease has partnered with The Crown Estate to form the Impact Partnership Joint Venture, unlocking a £24 billion UK development pipeline including up to 30,000 new homes and nearly a million square metres of office and life sciences space.