Latest Investment Management News

Raiz Invest has hit a record $2 billion in funds under management, driven by strong customer growth and innovative product launches. The fintech’s latest quarter also saw strategic partnerships expand its market reach.

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for its iShares Balanced ESG ETF and High Growth ESG ETF, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings, aiming to raise up to $48.1 million to fuel portfolio growth and deliver steady dividends.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed $120.2 million placement, reflecting robust investor confidence since its April 2025 IPO. The company also declared a fully franked dividend for October and provided guidance for upcoming months.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has updated its estimated cash distributions for the iShares Balanced ESG ETF and the iShares High Growth ESG ETF, providing investors with important timetable details and tax compliance reminders.

Stockland has reaffirmed its FY26 financial guidance following a strong first quarter marked by solid sales in masterplanned and land lease communities and positive leasing outcomes across its commercial portfolio.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Dominion Investment Group Limited has announced an offer of up to $500 million in unsecured, deferrable, redeemable floating rate notes, aiming to provide investors with monthly income and ASX listing under ticker DMNHA.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (WMX) has outperformed its benchmark since its IPO, fully deploying capital ahead of schedule and delivering increasing monthly fully franked dividends.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced a 20% increase in its annual dividend, moving to quarterly payments starting January 2026, enhancing income certainty for shareholders.

Ryder Capital Limited celebrated its 10th year on the ASX with robust FY25 results, including a 27.5% pre-tax NTA growth and a new quarterly dividend policy increasing payouts by 20%. The company also renewed its investment management agreement for five years.