Latest Investment Management News

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) declared a distribution for April 2025, delivering an annualized return of 7.60% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on real estate loans secured by mortgages across Australia, aiming to provide steady monthly income.

Universal Biosensors reports solid growth in its wine testing segment and outlines plans for a capital raise alongside the upcoming AQUASCOUT water testing device launch.

Global Masters Fund Limited has appointed long-serving director Jason Pohl as its new Managing Director, signaling continuity in leadership and strategic focus.

Generation Development Group (GDG) has forged a strategic alliance with BlackRock, combining local market leadership with global investment expertise to develop innovative retirement income solutions for Australian retirees.

360 Capital Group has extended the closing date for its Off-Market Equal Access Buy-Back by one week to 21 May 2025, offering eligible securityholders additional time to participate. This adjustment also shifts key dates for payment and cancellation of securities.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $1.4 million through equity and debt to complete a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in The Term Deposit Shop, expanding its footprint in Australia's term deposit market.

Pier 12 Capital Limited has requested suspension of its securities from the ASX, signaling an imminent delisting from the exchange. This move marks a significant shift for investors and the company’s future trading status.

Platinum Investment Management's Funds Under Management fell to $9.65 billion in April amid market pressures and retail outflows, while a major $958 million institutional mandate termination prompts accelerated cost savings.

Magellan Financial Group’s assets under management fell to A$38.5 billion in April, reflecting $1 billion in net outflows, even as it expanded its portfolio with a new Vinva fund.

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.