Latest Regulatory Approval News

Transurban has sealed a landmark toll reform agreement with the NSW Government, featuring toll reductions, two-way tolling on the Eastern Distributor, and a government-funded M7-M2 motorway widening aimed at easing Sydney congestion.

Regis Healthcare is set to acquire Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria’s home care business, adding around 480 clients and lifting its annual home care revenue to approximately $50 million. The deal, funded from existing cash, awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of FY27.

FleetPartners has received a non-binding, conditional indicative offer from SG Fleet to acquire all outstanding shares at A$3.601 each, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

D3 Energy has successfully drilled and intersected gas in the first of two wells at its Nooitgedacht site in South Africa, with the second well underway. The results support expanding helium reserves and future production rights.

Medallion Metals has wrapped up all key regulatory hurdles for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, clearing the way for mine development and early production activities to begin this year.

Dynamic Metals has agreed to sell non-core gold assets within its Widgiemooltha Project to Corazon Mining for up to $3.5 million, including cash, shares, milestone payments, and a 1.5% gold royalty, while retaining lithium rights.

Ardea Resources has reinforced the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project's Goongarrie Hub as a critical global nickel-cobalt source with a 6.1 million tonne contained nickel resource and a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study backed by Japanese partners and multi-jurisdictional government support.

Northern Minerals propels its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project forward with a planned Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026 and a significant 40% increase in the Dazzler Deposit resource.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia is exiting its retail loan business by selling a AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone-managed funds, with completion targeted for early 2027 pending regulatory approval.

HSBC Bank Australia has struck a deal to offload its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a strategic retreat from retail lending and a reshaping of its Australian operations.