Latest Investment Management News

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced an estimated cash distribution of 32.099015 cents per unit for its iShares Core Cash ETF (BILL), with key dates scheduled throughout May 2025.

Platinum Asset Management has entered preliminary talks with L1 Capital about a potential merger that would combine their funds under management to approximately A$18 billion. L1 Capital has also acquired a significant stake in Platinum, signaling serious intent in this strategic consolidation.

GPT Group unveiled a strategic pivot towards co-investment alongside capital partners, reporting resilient 2024 earnings and expanding its retail management platform through key partnerships and asset acquisitions.

Clime Investment Management has been appointed lead manager for a significant US public offer fund by Sphinx Investments, with initial allocations of $183 million AUD pending SEC approval. The move marks a strategic expansion into the US market, complemented by new wholesale offerings and a partnership with a Dallas-based equities manager.

RocketBoots Limited advanced multiple international trials of its AI-powered loss prevention software and secured a $4 million capital raise, positioning itself for accelerated global expansion.

Omni Bridgeway reports robust investment performance for FY25, highlighted by record proceeds and a landmark Fund 9 transaction that strengthens its balance sheet and strategic position.

Stockland’s 3Q25 update highlights steady progress on its Waterloo Renewal Project and solid sales in masterplanned communities, supporting maintained FY25 earnings guidance.

H&G High Conviction Limited has completed a major asset divestment, distributing over 63 million Hancock & Gore shares to its shareholders and signaling potential delisting and strategic shifts ahead.

Goodman Group delivered a robust half-year performance with operating profit up 8.4% and statutory profit swinging to a $799.8 million gain. The industrial property giant also announced a $4 billion equity raise to fuel its expanding data centre and logistics developments.

HMC Capital Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 12% rise in normalized NPAT and a 12% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong annuity sales and strategic technology investments.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half of FY25, with a 12% increase in normalized NPAT and significant strides in annuity sales and technology modernization, positioning the company for sustained growth.