Latest Australian Securities And Investments Commission News

Forrestania Resources has extended its off-market takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 August 2026, while ASIC has approved a faster payment window that removes withdrawal rights for shareholders.

Cygnus Metals has lodged its draft scheme booklet with ASIC, moving closer to a planned acquisition by Central Asia Metals. Regulatory approvals in North Macedonia are complete, with Kazakhstan clearance still pending.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.

Pepper Money is set to become the servicer for a massive A$36 billion loan portfolio from HSBC Australia following its acquisition by a Blackstone-controlled entity, aligning with Pepper Money's strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Loyal Metals has sent its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed A$0.45 per share acquisition by PT Bumi Resources, setting the stage for a shareholder vote on 20 August 2026.

Loyal Metals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle with ASIC registering the Scheme Booklet for its proposed A$0.45 per share acquisition by PT Bumi Resources. The Independent Expert endorses the deal as fair and reasonable, while Loyal’s board unanimously backs the scheme, setting the stage for a shareholder vote.

Qoria Limited’s acquisition by Aura Consolidated Group has become legally effective following Federal Court approval, with Qoria shares suspended and Aura CHESS Depositary Interests set for issuance in mid-July.

Qube Holdings' acquisition by Rubik Australia is now legally effective following Supreme Court approval, with trading suspension imminent. The company has declared a fully franked special dividend of $0.3465 per share, payable mid-July, ahead of the scheme implementation in August.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme of arrangement for Rubik Australia to acquire Qube Holdings, setting the stage for trading suspension and ownership transfer.

Sequoia Financial Group has postponed its dividend payment from late June to late August following ASIC's directive tied to ongoing Federal Court proceedings over the InterPrac sale.

ClearView Wealth has lodged its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, outlining Zurich's $0.65-per-share takeover offer and setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder vote on 27 July 2026.

Peel Mining's acquisition by Aeris Resources has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Supreme Court of NSW approving the scheme of arrangement. Peel shares will suspend trading from 22 June, with implementation slated for 1 July 2026.