Latest Legal And Regulatory News

Netwealth has lodged a formal application for government financial assistance following a $101 million exposure linked to alleged fraud in the First Guardian Master Fund, impacting over a thousand members.

Newmont Corporation reported a strong third quarter in 2025, driven by higher gold prices and successful divestitures of non-core assets, enhancing liquidity and reducing debt. The company’s operational shifts and cost management reflect a strategic pivot in a volatile market.

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.

Triton Minerals advances its graphite sale resolution with NQM while initiating key field activities at the Aucu Gold-Copper Project in Mozambique, alongside launching a shareholder consolidation scheme.

Johns Lyng Group shares will halt trading following Supreme Court approval of its acquisition by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners.

Gold Road Resources has received Supreme Court approval for its Scheme, triggering a fully franked special dividend payable to shareholders in early October.

BPH Energy has responded to ASX inquiries about unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed information and highlighting ongoing Federal Court proceedings related to the PEP 11 project.

AMP has reached an agreement in principle to settle a long-running class action over fees and interest rates on certain superannuation funds, agreeing to pay $120 million subject to court approval.

An independent study confirms Condor Energy’s Piedra Redonda gas field offshore Peru offers multiple viable pathways to early monetisation and long-term growth, positioning it as a strategic regional energy asset.

Control Bionics Limited has confirmed its compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules following an inquiry about the timing and content of its financial results announcements.

Coles Group reveals a significant potential financial impact following a Federal Court decision on underpayments to salaried team members, estimating remediation costs between $150 million and $250 million.

Dundee Precious Metals has completed its acquisition of Adriatic Metals through a UK court-sanctioned scheme, leading to Adriatic's delisting and a significant board reshuffle. The deal sets the stage for DPM’s ASX debut with new shares trading from mid-September.