Latest Trade Policy News

Great Northern Minerals Limited has addressed an ASX query regarding the delayed filing of director interest notices, attributing the lapse to an administrative oversight related to option expiry. The company reassures investors that compliance frameworks remain robust.

HALO Technologies reports a significantly improved half-year net loss and secures verbal FCA approval for its UK platform, while preparing to launch Managed Funds in Australia.

Cettire Limited reported stable revenue for FY25 despite a challenging luxury market, but profitability sharply declined due to increased promotional activity and softer demand.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited reported a robust 226% increase in net profit for FY2025, alongside a strategic Scheme of Arrangement to restructure and delist the company from the ASX.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a 20.7% increase in net assets to $532.8 million for FY25, while posting a modest profit decline amid challenging market conditions. The Trust’s $93 million capital raise and diversified credit portfolio underpin its strategy for stable income and growth.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, delivering robust financial results despite a challenging commodity price environment. The company is advancing key growth projects and maintaining strong capital discipline.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has responded to ASX queries confirming the material impact of its involvement in the RBA's Project Acacia and acknowledged a director's breach of trading rules during a closed period.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a significant earnings decline driven by lower steel spreads and a major impairment in its North American coated products business, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and extending its buy-back program.

InFocus Group Holdings addresses ASX concerns over a former director's non-disclosure of trading activity and provides detailed due diligence on key contract counterparties.

Unith Ltd has acknowledged a technical breach of its trading policy following a director's share purchase during a closed period, prompting a comprehensive review of its governance framework.