Latest Managed Funds News

SEEK Limited's FY2025 half-year results reveal a 4% decline in sales revenue amid softer job ad volumes, yet the company impressively increased its interim dividend by 26%, supported by strong free cash flow growth.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.

Fiducian Group has delivered a robust FY2025 half-year performance, marked by strong net inflows and a 23% rise in funds under administration, underpinning solid revenue growth and a confident dividend outlook.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced the final cash distributions for February 2025 across several of its active ETFs, providing investors with key dates and reinvestment options.

Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

Perennial Investment Management Limited has announced an estimated monthly distribution of 1.785 cents per unit for January 2025 for the Perennial Income Generator Fund (ASX: EIGA), outlining key dates and options for unitholders.

Betashares Mrtn Currie Real Income Fund (RINC) units were suspended from trading on the ASX on 4 February 2025, following a prior announcement in December 2024. This suspension marks a significant operational shift for the managed fund.

Alvo Minerals reports a 7.2Mt copper-equivalent resource at Palma and promising rare earth element drill results at Ipora, while launching a contracting division to offset costs.

Golden Mile Resources reports exceptional assay results from its Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, prompting an expansion of its maiden drilling program to include the Ford Prospect. The company also secures over $1.3 million in funding and establishes a US subsidiary to advance exploration.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced an estimated distribution of 8.02 cents per unit for its Western Asset Australian Bond Active ETF for January 2025, with key dates set for early February.

Perpetual Limited's Q2 FY25 update reveals a 3.6% rise in Assets Under Management to A$230.2 billion, buoyed by currency tailwinds despite net outflows and market headwinds. Corporate Trust and Wealth Management also posted modest growth, setting the stage for the upcoming half-year results.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.