Latest Investment Vehicles News

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging significant disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s off-market takeover bid and seeking a replacement bidder’s statement.

Elanor Funds Management has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s takeover bid for Elanor Commercial Property Fund. The dispute centers on transparency around ownership, management, and strategic intentions.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.033 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan offering a 2.5% discount.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Platinum Asia Investments has finalized its restructuring scheme, exchanging shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF and declaring a substantial special dividend for shareholders.

Pengana International Equities is set to diversify its portfolio by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to increase earnings and fully franked dividends by 56%, with monthly payments starting November 2025.

Charter Hall Group reported a mixed FY25 financial performance, with revenue declining but operating earnings and dividends increasing, highlighting resilience amid challenges.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) shares have been suspended following Federal Court approval of a scheme exchanging all shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX). This marks a significant structural shift for PAI investors.

AVJennings Limited has officially been acquired by Proprium Capital Partners through a scheme of arrangement, triggering a special dividend payout and the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Euro Manganese Inc. has bolstered its development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project with new financing and critical regulatory approvals, while progressing offtake discussions amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Platinum Asia Investments shareholders have decisively approved a scheme to restructure the company by swapping their shares for units in a new ETF, moving the firm closer to a significant transformation pending court approval.