Latest Regulatory Development News

Aroa Biosurgery reported a 14% rise in product sales to NZ$44.6 million for the half-year ended September 2025, driven by strong growth in its Myriad portfolio. The company also posted a normalised EBITDA profit and reaffirmed its FY26 revenue and profit guidance.

Little Green Pharma Ltd reported a 9.6% revenue increase to $19.2 million and slashed its net loss by 73% in the half-year ending September 2025, driven by strong growth in European medicinal cannabis markets.

Novatti Group’s AUDD stablecoin has exceeded $1 billion in transactions on the Stellar blockchain, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s digital payments landscape.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 33 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q3 2025, driven by earnings growth despite a rise in risk-weighted assets. Liquidity and leverage metrics remain robust, underscoring the bank's resilient capital position.

News Corporation reported a 2% revenue increase to $2.144 billion for Q1 FY2026, driven by growth in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, while Book Publishing faced headwinds. Net income rose 4% to $150 million, supported by operational efficiencies and a robust balance sheet.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Trading in the Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF (MCCL) has been temporarily halted pending a forthcoming announcement, raising questions about the fund’s near-term outlook.

An independent expert report from Kroll Australia affirms the proposed merger between Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media is fair and in the best interests of Southern Cross shareholders, setting the stage for a major consolidation in Australian media.

Strike Resources advances its high-grade Apurímac Iron Ore Project amid political upheaval in Peru, while its Lithium Energy stake pushes forward with key acquisitions and exploration despite ASX suspension.

Locate Technologies has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders, outlining the proposed acquisition by Locate NZ and urging a vote in favour at the upcoming virtual meeting.

Ballymore Resources has reported strong high-grade gold assay results from its Dittmer Project in Queensland, alongside key regulatory progress and a successful $4.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX – ABE) unveiled new AUD-denominated market-linked securities and progressed its AI-driven credit analysis tool, while reporting a $0.7 million quarterly cash outflow and plans for capital raising.