Latest Australian Securities News

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.

icetana AI has landed its largest Australian contract to date, signing a $376,000 SaaS deal with Millennium Services Group for deployment at a major Queensland shopping centre.

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.

Australian Oil Company Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it finalizes a capital raising deal, with details expected by 24 October 2025.

HyTerra Limited has begun trading on the US OTCQB Venture Market, opening doors to American investors and supporting its strategic expansion in the burgeoning geologic hydrogen sector.

European Lithium Limited has clarified that its subsidiary Critical Metals Corp did not execute a $500 million bitcoin convertible note financing, with no bitcoin acquired and the agreement now expired.

Diablo Resources is broadening its North American footprint by preparing for a secondary listing on the U.S. OTCQB market, complementing its recent acquisition of a high-grade silver-antimony project in Utah.

Apiam Animal Health Limited has entered a binding agreement with Adamantem Capital Fund II for a $228.4 million acquisition via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a significant premium and flexible cash or scrip consideration options.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has secured a 99.31% stake in Pacific Smiles Group Limited and is set to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares at $2.20 each. The takeover offer closes on 17 November 2025 with no extension planned.

Besra Gold has disclosed a significant reduction in its Mineral Resource Estimate to 2.28 million ounces, addressing ASX concerns over recent unusual trading activity. Despite the downgrade, the company’s share price has risen sharply, leaving investors questioning the market dynamics.

Duxton Farms has secured Federal Court approval to merge four private agricultural companies, setting the stage for a significant expansion in walnuts, dried fruits, orchards, and bees. The merger is expected to complete by the end of October, accompanied by new financing arrangements.