Latest Regulation News

Cuscal Limited has secured a crucial regulatory win as the ACCC clears its full acquisition of Indue Limited, setting the stage for completion by year-end pending final approvals.

AdAlta Limited has fully repaid its remaining NLSC investment in cash, ending its obligation to issue further shares and positioning itself for private capital raises to advance its CAR-T therapies.

The ACCC has approved Cuscal Limited’s acquisition of Indue Limited, concluding the deal won’t significantly reduce competition in payment facilitation services. The decision highlights ongoing industry consolidation balanced by multiple alternative providers and technological shifts.

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

Nico Resources has progressed its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project through updated resource estimates, detailed metallurgical testwork, and a strategic review of scandium extraction, even as nickel market conditions remain subdued.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient Q3 2025 with a £3.3 billion profit, despite a significant motor finance charge and completed acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. The bank revised its 2025 guidance, reflecting steady income growth and strong capital generation.

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.

Jindalee Lithium has launched a $1 million Share Purchase Plan at 55 cents per share, complementing a recent $8 million placement, to fund its McDermitt Lithium Project and repay convertible securities.

Anatara Lifesciences reports steady progress in its anti-obesity pre-clinical studies with results expected by year-end, while preparing its GaRP gastrointestinal health data for publication amid ongoing commercial talks. The company also announces a key board appointment and a $1.2 million capital raise.

Rox Resources has secured final underground mining permits for its Youanmi Gold Project, setting the stage for immediate mining activities with Byrnecut Australia mobilising this month. Processing plant approvals and infrastructure developments are progressing, aiming for production in early 2026.

Alice Queen Limited (ASX – AQX) is set to raise $1 million through a two-tranche share placement accompanied by free-attaching options, alongside a bonus loyalty option offer to existing shareholders.

Prairie Lithium has signed a non-binding agreement to supply 6,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually to Stardust Power’s Oklahoma refinery, reinforcing North America’s lithium supply chain.