Latest Regulatory Oversight News

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

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.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Lake Resources N.L. has announced a pro-rata entitlement offer of Loyalty Options, providing existing shareholders with a cost-free opportunity to increase their stake in the company over the next three years.

Pacgold Limited’s trading suspension has been lifted following its announcement of a capital raising, signaling renewed market activity for the gold explorer.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities tied to its recent entitlement offer until late October, as the Takeovers Panel continues its review following a challenge by Dronkay Pty Ltd.

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.

Equity Story Group Ltd has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following a capital raising announcement, signaling renewed market activity for the financial services company.

TPC Consolidated and Wollar Solar Holding have agreed to extend key deadlines in their acquisition scheme as they await crucial FIRB approval, pushing the timeline into early 2026.

The Queensland Government has postponed the suspension of The Star Gold Coast's casino licence until September 2026, extending regulatory oversight as the company continues remediation efforts.

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has prolonged the suspension of The Star Sydney casino licence and extended the manager’s term, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities from its entitlement offer until after its extraordinary general meeting on 29 September 2025, following a regulatory undertaking accepted by the Takeovers Panel.