Latest Regulatory Scrutiny News

ASX Limited has posted a solid 8.3% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while announcing a reduced dividend payout and the planned departure of its CEO. The company is navigating regulatory scrutiny and investing heavily in technology upgrades.

ECS Botanics has partnered with Nimbus Health to distribute its medicinal cannabis products across Germany, marking its entry into Europe's largest cannabis market. The launch of the OzSun brand is set for April 2026, with premium Terphogz strains to follow later in the year.

DataWorks has secured a significant contract extension with iGaming Ontario, adding over C$12.5 million to its Centralised Self-Exclusion program services. This move strengthens its recurring revenue and solidifies its RegTech division’s profitability.

DGR Global’s December quarter report highlights ongoing legal battles, a contested SolGold acquisition offer, and steady progress across its diverse resource portfolio.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 6% revenue increase to $301 million and a return to EBITDA profit in Q2 FY26, driven by stable Sydney trading, seasonal Gold Coast strength, and a key Brisbane operator fee. Strategic investments and refinancing efforts mark a pivotal phase for the company.

Findi Limited’s trading suspension is expected to end on 30 January 2026 following satisfactory responses to ASX queries, reopening the stock to market activity.

EMC Gold has withdrawn its Salave Gold Project’s strategic interest application to strengthen future submissions, while raising €2.64 million from Spanish investors to advance engineering work.

ECS Botanics Holdings Ltd has seen its ECSO securities suspended from ASX quotation due to non-compliance with listing rules, raising questions about the company’s next steps.

Macquarie Asset Management has extended the exclusivity period for its proposed transaction with Qube Holdings, signalling ongoing progress yet leaving the final outcome uncertain.

Critica Limited has addressed a recent spike in its share price and trading volume, attributing the movement to positive research coverage while confirming no undisclosed information is driving the activity.

Invictus Energy has ended its strategic partnership and equity investment agreement with Al Mansour Holdings due to irreconcilable differences and regulatory concerns. The company now refocuses on its core Zimbabwean assets while seeking alternative funding.

Novo Resources has responded to an ASX price query, attributing recent share price and volume spikes to insider buying and rising gold prices, while confirming no undisclosed material information.