Latest Regulatory Scrutiny News

The Federal Treasurer has tightened restrictions on foreign shareholders Real International Resources and Qogir Trading, blocking share disposals without prior approval and reinforcing voting bans amid ongoing compliance concerns.

A GWR shareholder has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging undisclosed control and association issues involving major nominee shareholders, raising potential breaches of the Corporations Act.

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 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.

N1 Holdings delivered a record quarter for settlement volumes and cash receipts despite a tough interest rate environment, driving a 10% rise in FY26 revenue to $21.67 million and $1.21 million net profit before tax.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) posted a 284% surge in first-half 2026 revenue to $169 million, driven by robust defence contracts and regional tensions. Its order book hit a historic $846 million, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and signalling strong momentum in counter-drone and laser weapon systems.

EQT AB’s controlled entity has raised its indicative offer for Perpetual to A$22.50 per share, a modest increase contingent on the sale of Perpetual’s Wealth Management business and other conditions. The Perpetual Board remains undecided and has not recommended shareholder action.

The ACCC has initiated Federal Court proceedings against Dusk Group's subsidiary, alleging supply of button battery products without completed safety testing and breaches of prior undertakings.

The Takeovers Panel has received an application alleging undisclosed associations and possible breaches of takeover laws following a massive off-market transfer of Adslot shares valued at $723,870.

Lodestar Minerals has responded to an ASX query over the late filing of director interest notices, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight during an option conversion process. The company has updated its procedures to prevent future lapses.

Samuel Holdings has agreed not to trade its shares in DGR Global without Takeovers Panel approval, locking in its stake during ongoing proceedings sparked by Jeremy Raper's application.

Ausgold Limited has cleared significant regulatory hurdles for its Katanning Gold Project, with Western Australia’s EPA approving the Environmental Review Document for public release and three new mining leases granted, paving the way for a final investment decision by late 2026.