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Iress earnings up 52% to $67m

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
Iress reported that its adjusted EBITDA increased by 52% to $67 million for the half-year ending 30 June 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Losses further sink Lendlease

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
Lendlease's financial woes deepened in the 2024 financial year, making a $1.5 billion loss amid overhauling its operations.

Aware Super announces new $600m acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
The super fund, in partnership with Barings, has extended its industrial footprint in Victoria with a new $600 million investment.

Bell Financial half-year profit soars 50%, revenue up

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
Bell Financial Group posted a net profit after tax of $16.6 million for the half year to June 30, a 50% increase on the prior corresponding period, while revenue rose to $138.7 million, up 18.3%.

GQG's FUM rockets to record US$155.6bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
GQG Partners' funds under management (FUM) has climbed to a record US$155.6 billion, marking a 49.5% increase over the last financial year, driven by strong net inflows and global equity market gains.

ASX lifts revenue amid lower listings, capital raises

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
The ASX earned record revenue of $1.03 billion in the 2024 financial year despite a volatile period for equity markets and lower capital raising.

State Street receives Shariah-compliant certificate

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
State Street Corporation now offers Shariah-compliant global custody and fund administration services.

Magellan inks strategic partnership as results hint at turnaround

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
Magellan Financial Group will take a stake in Vinva Investment Management, as it reports an increase in profits and stabilised outflows - but it says there's still work to be done.

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
Although fundraising for APAC private debt funds has faced challenges in recent years, Preqin says the market is "ripe with opportunities."

Cost cutting returns Bravura to profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
Bravura Solutions returned to profit in FY2024 following a "difficult year" but flags it is not done with its cost-cutting strategies.