Latest Governance News

Suncorp Group delivered a robust first half FY25 with NPAT nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and favourable natural hazard outcomes. The insurer announced a $3.22 per share capital return and dividend, underscoring strong capital management.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

SIV Capital Limited reported a sharp increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2024 and remains suspended from ASX trading due to operational concerns. The company is exploring acquisitions to leverage substantial tax losses and restore market confidence.

BMG Resources has addressed ASX's query on recent share price and volume spikes, confirming no undisclosed information but highlighting imminent assay results from its Abercromby Gold Project.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Computershare Limited reported a 6.7% decline in revenue to $1.5 billion for the half-year ended December 2024, primarily due to the sale of its US Mortgage Services business. However, profit after tax from continuing operations surged 24.9% to $286.5 million, underpinning an interim dividend of AU 45 cents per share.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to hear Global Lithium Resources’ review application concerning alleged undisclosed shareholder associations ahead of its upcoming AGM, citing procedural timing issues.

VanEck Investments Limited has released detailed dividend component breakdowns for ten of its exchange traded funds for the period ending 31 January 2025, outlining key dates and tax information.

Renegade Exploration Limited has identified a significant high-grade antimony-gold-silver anomaly at its Myschka Prospect within the Yukon Project, Canada, highlighting critical defence metals and promising exploration potential.

VGI Partners Global Investments reported a steep $43.1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend and expanded share buy-back program.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.