Latest Governance And Risk News

Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

Viva Leisure Limited has reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenues climbing 17.6% and profit after tax soaring by 167.8%. The company’s strategic focus on franchise expansion and technology innovation is driving growth.

Tamboran Resources Corporation reported a 26% reduction in half-year losses as it progresses key natural gas projects in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin and prepares for a major acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust has launched a A$60 million institutional placement at A$2.00 per unit, aiming to bolster its investment in senior secured loans across Australia and New Zealand. The trust targets a net yield to maturity of 7.83%, emphasizing disciplined risk management and transparency.

Moonlight Resources Limited is set to raise A$10 million through a fully underwritten IPO, targeting exploration and development of its diverse mineral projects across Australia. The offer includes 50 million shares priced at $0.20 each, with free options attached.

6K Additive, Inc. launches a fully underwritten A$48 million IPO on the ASX, aiming to scale its innovative scrap-based metal powder production for additive manufacturing. The capital raise supports a major capacity expansion backed by a US Department of Defense grant.

Linius Technologies, soon to be Ion Video Limited, appoints Sophie Karzis as company secretary and Canaccord Genuity as corporate advisor, signaling a strategic push in governance and capital markets engagement.

ReadCloud Limited reported a 5% revenue increase to $12.9 million for FY25, alongside a 109% surge in underlying EBITDA to $0.76 million, narrowing its statutory loss by 59%. Strong growth in its VET-in-Schools segment and domestic eBooks sales underpinned this improved financial performance.

National Australia Bank reported a 1.2% revenue increase to $20.872 billion in FY25, while net profit dipped 2.9% to $6.759 billion. The bank highlighted progress in customer-centric strategy, technology modernization, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced a $162 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at $1.60 per unit, aiming to capitalize on a robust pipeline of commercial real estate loans. The offer provides existing investors an opportunity to deepen exposure to Australia's evolving private credit market.

Assetora Limited has released its audited FY25 financial report showing a significant reduction in losses and a strengthened capital position, highlighted by the reopening of the DomaCom Fund and a $3 million private placement. The company aims to leverage these developments to accelerate growth in funds under management.

Felix Gold Limited has been found in breach of ASX continuous disclosure rules after delaying the announcement of a U.S. federal site visit to its Alaska antimony project, prompting an internal review of its disclosure policies.