Latest Managed Funds News

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia is exiting its retail loan business by selling a AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone-managed funds, with completion targeted for early 2027 pending regulatory approval.

HSBC Bank Australia has struck a deal to offload its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a strategic retreat from retail lending and a reshaping of its Australian operations.

Perpetual Limited recorded solid growth across its divisions in Q4 FY26, with Corporate Trust and Asset Management buoyed by market gains despite net outflows. The company is advancing the sale of its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital, targeting completion in late 2026.

Regal Partners has reported a doubling of normalised NPAT to at least $90 million for 1H26, driven by record performance fees and strong net inflows. Funds under management climbed 6% to $21.4 billion, underpinned by robust demand across hedge funds and credit strategies.

Silver Mines has confirmed robust economics for its Bowdens Silver Project, boosting ore reserves to 93.5 million ounces and outlining a 26-year mine life with a $455 million capital cost estimate.

Pioneer Credit has reported a breakout FY26 with a 248% jump in NPAT to $23.2m and is raising $17m to fuel further Purchased Debt Portfolio investments in FY27.

Centuria Capital Group has secured a 50% stake in prime Sydney CBD offices for $454 million, launching a new fund targeting a 7.5% annual yield and backed by domestic and Japanese 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.

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.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Magellan Investment Partners has announced final distribution amounts for four of its funds ending 30 June 2026, with key dates set for early July and a Distribution Reinvestment Plan available to investors.