Latest It Compliance News

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MyState Bank’s acquisition of Auswide Bank via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian banking sector.

Iron Road Ltd has announced a strategic on-market share buy-back of up to 5% of its issued capital, aiming to enhance financial flexibility for its flagship projects over the next year.

Pact Group Holdings has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed material information and previewing a modest earnings uplift for the half-year ending December 2024.

Cygnus Metals has secured conditional approval for up to C$1.3 million from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to support key pre-construction milestones at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, marking a significant step towards feasibility and infrastructure development.

Medallion Metals has secured a positive EPBC Referral decision for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, marking a crucial milestone in its sulphide development strategy. The company aims to submit additional environmental data by March 2025, targeting final approval by Q3 2025 while progressing drilling and financing.

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a robust half-year profit of A$16.7 million, driven by rising rental income and property valuations, while managing significant takeover defence costs amid Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus bids.

News Corporation reported a robust half-year performance with revenues up 4% to $4.33 billion and net income soaring 80% to $334 million, while advancing its strategic pivot through the planned sale of Foxtel.

Shekel Brainweigh Ltd has requested an immediate suspension from ASX quotation as it moves towards removal from the official ASX list, raising questions about the company’s future.

ReNu Energy has agreed to sell its Countrywide Hydrogen Business, including a key Tasmanian green hydrogen project, to a management-controlled entity for up to $1.1 million, pending shareholder approval. This strategic divestment aims to relieve financial pressures and reposition the company as a debt-free vehicle focused on new growth opportunities.

Polymetals Resources Ltd has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling an imminent announcement that could reshape investor expectations.

Carnaby Resources has completed the settlement of Tranche 2 of its recent share placement, issuing 13.5 million new shares to raise approximately $4.2 million, including participation from its board members.

Blackstone Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a key announcement about a proposed merger, signaling renewed market interest.