Latest Investment Management News

Magellan Asset Management has launched the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF trading on the ASX under ticker MICH, targeting global listed infrastructure with currency hedging and ESG integration.

Fiducian Group’s subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has filed a defence after ASIC initiated civil proceedings alleging misleading disclosure and compliance failures related to a managed fund.

MFF Capital Investments appoints Gerald Stack as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic evolution with a proposed dividend increase to 10 cents per share.

Fidante Partners Limited has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF, reducing transaction costs while maintaining its core investment strategy and fee structure.

Fidante Partners has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF, refining ESG disclosures and noting a rise in transaction costs. The Fund’s core investment approach and fees remain steady.

ARC Funds Limited has completed a $737,750 equity placement, issuing new shares with free attaching unlisted call options to investors and its Managing Director. The funds will support working capital and debt reduction as the company advances its growth strategy.

High-Tech Metals Limited is advancing near-term gold production at its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka projects, leveraging historical stockpiles and high-grade resources while pursuing aggressive exploration to expand its resource base.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited (ASX – GLS) has opened a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to A$415 million, marking a pivotal step in its transition to L1 Capital’s Global Long Short Strategy. The offer includes a Top-Up Facility and a subsequent institutional placement to meet strong investor demand.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-December 2025.

Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.

Pacific Edge appoints Simon Flood as chairman designate, aiming to leverage his global investment expertise to navigate Medicare reimbursement challenges for its bladder cancer diagnostic tests in the US.

Microequities Asset Management Group delivered a robust November trading update, driven by strong returns in its Pure Microcap Value Fund and a final performance payment from a special purpose vehicle, pushing half-year profits above last year’s level.