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Ryder Capital posted a robust 33.53% pre-tax NTA return for FY26, far outpacing market benchmarks, and announced a fully franked 12 cents per share dividend for FY27, underscoring confidence in its small-cap portfolio.

Russell Investment Management has announced a substantial final distribution for the Australian Responsible Investment ETF (ASX: RARI), delivering 115.0944 cents per unit with a notable franking component. Key dates for investors to note include the ex-distribution on June 30 and payment on July 15.

Associate Global Partners has partnered with US investment manager ARK to bring the ARK Venture Fund to Australian wholesale investors, expanding AGP's access to high-growth private companies focused on technological disruption.

Navigator Global Investments has finalised its US$190 million acquisition of a diversified portfolio from Stable Asset Management, establishing a strategic partnership to manage the new assets and expanding its alternative investment footprint.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced the final cash distribution amounts for a broad suite of iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 13 July 2026.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited is trimming the management fee for its Australia 300 ETF (ASX: A300) by 25%, effective 1 July 2026, reflecting a subtle but meaningful cost saving for investors.

Salt Listed Funds released its 2026 annual report highlighting governance changes, investment policy updates including Treasury Units and Carbon-Related Businesses, and a notable decline in the Carbon Fund’s unit price over the year.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

The Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) posted a 2.0% diluted NTA return in 2025, weighed down by an 8% appreciation of the Australian dollar against its largely USD-denominated portfolio. The trust bolstered its capital base with a A$34.5 million rights issue and increased exposure to the WSS Master Fund.

KKR Credit Income Fund (ASX:KKC) has confirmed its distribution guidance for FY2027, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and an annualised yield above 8%.

Pengana Capital Group has successfully closed the $267 million initial public offering for its AI Private Opportunities Trust, marking a significant expansion in its fund management portfolio. The new trust is set to begin trading on the ASX on 2 July 2026.

Aland Equity Group has locked in long-term funding rights over the Chinnerys residential project near Canberra, embedding a 30% gross profit margin into acquisition pricing and positioning itself as fund manager and co-investor.