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Dexus has partnered with Boral to develop a massive 2.5 million square metre logistics precinct in Melbourne’s west, aiming to create Australasia’s largest institutionally held industrial hub.

Pinnacle Investment Management is boosting its stake in Metrics Credit Holdings back to 35%, investing around A$100.5 million. Simultaneously, Korea’s National Pension Service, via Townsend, is increasing its holding to nearly 10%, pending regulatory approval.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

Stockland reports strong leasing growth and development momentum in 3Q26, highlighting new data centre and land lease partnerships while maintaining FY26 guidance.

Powerhouse Ventures holds $6.14 million in liquid assets and advances new technology fund launch despite challenging market conditions.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio took a heavy hit in Q1 2026, with a 15.4% adjusted NAV decline amid AI disruption anxieties and geopolitical tensions. The fund responded by trimming tech holdings and adding miners BHP and Rio Tinto, betting on copper demand and scale advantages.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio endured a tough first quarter of 2026, with a 7.2% adjusted NAV decline amid Iran conflict-driven volatility. While a2 Milk’s expansion in China buoyed gains, shares in consumer-exposed names and tech-linked Vista Group plunged sharply.

Boab Metals has locked in a A$236 million syndicated loan split evenly between AUD and USD tranches to fund the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, with first drawdown expected in Q3 2026 and production targeted for late 2027.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) delivered a resilient March quarter performance, driven by semiconductor stocks and gold, while its short book and currency hedging added strategic value amid market turbulence.

Katana Capital Limited has declared a fully franked quarterly dividend of 0.5 cents per share for the March 2026 quarter, with the dividend reinvestment plan price set at AUD 1.361271.

Sandon Capital Investments has locked in $2.67 million through an institutional placement priced in line with its recent share purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.

Challenger Limited reported a 19% jump in Life sales to $1.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong annuity demand and offshore growth. Despite a 10% dip in Funds Management FUM amid market volatility, the company advanced key retirement partnerships and tightened its FY26 EPS guidance.