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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American: VFL) generates a steady flow of news as a closed-end management investment company focused on municipal bond investing and tax-exempt income. Company communications and regulatory materials highlight developments in its distribution policy, governance, investment management arrangements, and proposed corporate actions, all of which are reflected in the news feed for VFL.
News items for VFL include regular monthly distribution announcements, where the fund declares per-share distribution amounts and payment dates for common shareholders. These releases restate the fund’s investment objective of providing current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital, and often discuss the fund’s ability to use leveraging techniques, including variable-rate preferred shares, in an attempt to obtain a higher return. Some news also covers changes in the distribution rate and the rationale considered by the Board and the investment manager.
The news record also documents governance and management transitions, such as the approval and execution of a new investment management agreement with abrdn Inc. and the election of new trustees. Releases describe shareholder meetings where these changes were approved and note the transition from Delaware Management Company to abrdn Inc. as investment adviser. In addition, a September 11, 2024 release announces an increase in the monthly distribution and the authorization of an open market share repurchase program, explaining how such a program may be used when the fund’s shares trade at certain discounts to net asset value.
A notable news item dated December 11, 2025 reports that the Board of Trustees approved a proposed reorganization of VFL into MFS Municipal Income Trust, identified as the surviving fund, subject to shareholder approval and other conditions. This release outlines the intended changes to the surviving fund’s adviser, board composition, and name, as well as the expected timing of a special shareholder meeting and a potential closing if the proposal is approved. Investors following VFL news can use this page to review these developments and other official communications that describe how the fund is managed and how its structure may evolve, based solely on information provided in company and regulatory disclosures.
Three municipal income funds managed by Macquarie Investment Management have announced their monthly income dividends. Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) will distribute $0.0425 per share, Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) will distribute $0.0450, and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) will distribute $0.0350. The declaration date is June 2, 2021, with an ex-date of June 17, 2021, and the payable date set for June 25, 2021. These funds focus on providing tax-exempt income while preserving capital.
The Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) have declared their monthly income dividends. The declaration date is May 4, 2021, with an ex-date of May 20, 2021, and the record date is May 21, 2021. The payable date for the dividends is May 28, 2021. Dividends are set at $0.0400 for VCF, $0.0425 for VFL, and $0.0325 for VMM. Each fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal taxes while preserving capital.
The Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) have appointed H. Jeffrey Dobbs, Joseph Harroz, Jr., and Sandra A. Lawrence as independent trustees, effective April 30, 2021. The Board of Trustees now comprises 12 members, enhancing governance. Furthermore, the acquisition of Waddell & Reed Financial by Macquarie closed on the same day, resulting in the Ivy Funds, including those of Delaware Funds by Macquarie, being managed by Delaware Management Company.
Three closed-end municipal income funds announced their monthly income dividends: Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) at $0.0400, Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) at $0.0425, and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) at $0.0325. The declaration date is 04/05/2021, with an ex-date of 04/22/2021, a record date of 04/23/2021, and a payable date of 04/30/2021. These funds aim to provide tax-exempt income while preserving capital, utilizing leverage to enhance returns.
Three municipal income funds, Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM), have declared monthly income dividends. The declaration date is March 2, 2021; ex-date March 18, 2021; record date March 19, 2021; and payable date March 26, 2021. The declared dividends are $0.0400 for VCF, $0.0425 for VFL, and $0.0325 for VMM, all aimed at providing tax-exempt income while preserving capital.
Delaware Investments has announced monthly dividends for three municipal income funds: Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM). The funds aim to provide income exempt from federal income tax while preserving capital. Key dates include the declaration on 02/02/2021, ex-date on 02/18/2021, record date on 02/19/2021, and payable date on 02/26/2021. Dividend distributions are $0.0400 for VCF, $0.0425 for VFL, and $0.0325 for VMM.
Three municipal income funds managed by Macquarie Investment Management have announced their monthly income dividends for January 2021. The Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) will distribute $0.0400 per share, the Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) will distribute $0.0425 per share, and the Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) will distribute $0.0325 per share. Key dates include the declaration date on January 5, the ex-date on January 21, the record date on January 22, and the payment date on January 29.