Latest Secondary Market News

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.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.5353 per capital note, with a partly franked distribution reflecting a 6.16% annualised yield, payable mid-September.

Lodestar Minerals launches a pro-rata bonus issue of Loyalty Options to existing shareholders, offering potential future capital without immediate dilution. The options are exercisable at $0.01 until August 2029, aiming to reward long-term investors and support company growth.

Lakes Blue Energy has extended the closing date of its Cleansing Prospectus Offer to November 5, 2025, aiming to smooth the path for secondary trading of new shares.

Assetora Limited has strengthened its financial footing with over two quarters of funding and secured a pivotal role as Responsible Entity of the DomaCom Fund, alongside a strategic $700 million mortgage management agreement.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has joined a Reserve Bank of Australia-led pilot exploring atomic settlement of tokenised bonds using digital currencies, aiming to transform bond market infrastructure.

Island Pharmaceuticals has accelerated its acquisition of the Galidesivir antiviral program from BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, adding a clinically advanced asset with significant US government backing and a promising regulatory pathway.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for a broad range of its ETFs, alongside key dates for July 2025. Investors can now anticipate income details and plan for upcoming payments across multiple funds.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for over 50 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, providing key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Assetora Australia Limited has been officially appointed as the Responsible Entity of the DomaCom Fund, lifting previous restrictions and paving the way for renewed investment activity and secondary market trading.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for over 30 ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2025. This detailed timetable offers investors clarity on income expectations and reinvestment options.