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NSX Limited has been fully acquired by a Canadian entity, leading to the suspension and imminent delisting of its shares from the ASX. A new non-executive director has been nominated as part of the transition.

Smartpay Holdings has secured final court approval for its acquisition by Shift4 Holdings, setting the stage for share suspension and delisting in early November. Shareholders will receive NZ$1.20 per share in cash upon completion, pending final conditions.

Prime Financial Group has secured two strategic acquisitions across its Wealth and Business segments, alongside executing a Non-Binding Indicative Offer for a major Wealth sector target and appointing a new CFO.

Cuscal Limited has secured a crucial regulatory win as the ACCC clears its full acquisition of Indue Limited, setting the stage for completion by year-end pending final approvals.

ASF Group Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its securities on the ASX pending a response to regulatory queries, signaling heightened scrutiny and market uncertainty.

The ACCC has approved Cuscal Limited’s acquisition of Indue Limited, concluding the deal won’t significantly reduce competition in payment facilitation services. The decision highlights ongoing industry consolidation balanced by multiple alternative providers and technological shifts.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient Q3 2025 with a £3.3 billion profit, despite a significant motor finance charge and completed acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. The bank revised its 2025 guidance, reflecting steady income growth and strong capital generation.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

ASX Limited reaffirms its FY26 expense growth guidance while detailing progress on its five-year transformation and addressing regulatory challenges. Strong FY25 financial results and a robust market pipeline underpin the company’s outlook.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarter with an 18% increase in net tangible assets and a standout 35.1% return from its Aliwa Alpha Fund, while preparing to launch a new Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund focused on AI and Quantum technologies.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.