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Qualitas Limited posted a 25% rise in net profit for FY26, driven by a 36% increase in fee earning funds under management and a strategic UK acquisition that expands its European presence.

Stockland (ASX: SGP) posted a 20.2% jump in statutory profit to $994 million for FY26, driven by record residential settlements and expanded capital partnerships, while maintaining a stable distribution and gearing within target ranges.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a 64% drop in net profit to $6.9 million for FY26, amid a 55% fall in gains on financial assets. Despite this, the fund declared a fully franked 3.5 cent dividend and highlighted strong AI adoption and growth across its private tech portfolio.

Praemium’s total Funds Under Administration surged 21% to $77.9 billion in FY26, driven by strong platform net inflows and robust growth in non-custodial portfolio administration.

HUB24 delivered a standout FY26 with record net inflows of $18.9 billion, a 20% rise excluding large migrations, and boosted total Funds Under Administration to $164.3 billion. The platform’s adviser base grew 11%, while new product launches and AI-driven tools expanded its market footprint.

Netwealth Group posts a record $135.7 billion in funds under administration for FY26, driven by strong net flows and platform enhancements despite short-term geopolitical jitters.

L1 Group’s funds under management climbed 12.4% in Q4 2026, buoyed by inflows into its Gold Fund IPO and Long Short strategies, while FY26 performance fees are set to reach up to $167 million.

Centrepoint Alliance has finalised the $3 million acquisition of client books and advisers from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth, expanding its salaried advice business and boosting recurring earnings.

Butn Limited has unveiled the Moneybox Retail Credit Fund, marking its strategic entry into retail private credit investing with a digital platform targeting SME loans.

Challenger Limited unveiled a strategic blueprint at its 2026 Investor Day, leveraging demographic shifts and regulatory reforms to cement its leadership in Australia’s retirement income sector.

Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.