ASX Announcements
March 2023
Pirate fund king faces court over $4m payments
Stuart McAuliffe, who based investment strategies on military campaigns from the likes of George Patton, headed a series of pirate-themed investment companies.
- Liam Walsh
January 2023
New NSX investor has history with Jack Dorsey, Sam Bankman-Fried
Michael Giles, a Melburnian living in the US, has taken a 19.99 per cent stake in the fledgling exchange challenger.
- Michael Roddan
January 2022
- Exclusive
- Foreign relations
Karantzis’ Saudi deal sparks new ambassador rules
Australia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia has introduced a new checklist to prepare for events he attends following NSX’s signing ceremony.
- Michael Roddan
December 2021
John Karantzis, Christmas miracle
The iSignthis CEO was at the airport within hours of his departure ban being lifted.
- Michael Roddan
November 2021
John Karantzis turned around at Tullamarine
The iSignthis and NSX chief executive was prevented from boarding an international flight in Melbourne two days after being served with a Departure Prohibition Order.
- Joe Aston
September 2021
John Karantzis is a big deal in Saudi Arabia
He’s the biggest (Greek) name in Australian business to launch into the Saudi Kingdom since Andrew Liveris.
- Joe Aston
Clean Energy Regulator keeps it simple
Colourful identities are lining up to compete in the second round of the Australian Carbon Exchange tender.
- Michael Roddan
August 2021
Graeme Samuel comes around on John Karantzis
Marvel as Professor Samuel flatly refuses to acknowledge his own agency in this furore.
- Joe Aston
Graeme Samuel quits NSX over governance
The former ACCC boss has resigned abruptly four months after being appointed as a board director, citing frustration with a mooted governance overhaul.
- Updated
- Michael Roddan, Joe Aston and Jonathan Shapiro
May 2021
Graeme Samuel sees potential in John Karantzis’ NSX
The ex-ACCC chairman has joined the board of a company headed by a man fighting an ASIC case. But says he has “no view on the proceedings”.
- Myriam Robin
February 2020
iSignthis buys into NSX to spite ASX
And the NSX is presumably just happy someone is buying its stock with legal tender.
- Myriam Robin
July 2019
Cough 'em up: court orders stock exchange to divulge complaints
A rare case sees a troubled investment management firm looking to dig up what allegations have been made against it.
- Liam Walsh
August 2017
ASIC's inquiry into NSX raises 'serious questions' about foreign listings
The NSX has agreed to lift compliance after an ASIC review of listing standards uncovered 'concerning practices and trends'.
- Updated
- Vesna Poljak
November 2009
Chinese financier comes to NSX's rescue
NSX, the operator of the Bendigo and National Stock Exchange, has struck a funding deal involving a wealthy Chinese businessman that could raise more than $4million amid ongoing conflict between shareholders, former directors and its new management team.
- Updated
- David Ciampa
September 2009
Small exchange operator in clean stock venture
The new management of NSX Ltd, operator of the National and Bendigo stock exchanges, will try to turn around the fortunes of the loss-making company through a joint venture tapping into the emerging sustainable investments market
- David Ciampa
Breaking news and analysis of major corporate events
Iluka Resources Iluka Resources is viewing US chemicals maker Huntsman Corp's proposed $US415 million ($494 million) purchase of selected assets from bankrupt titanium dioxide producer Tronox as something that could have positive implications for the market
- Edited by Sarah Thompson
August 2009
Big move on NSX, Waislitz grabs 16.8pc
Alex Waislitz, son-in-law of late billionaire Richard Pratt, has become the largest shareholder in NSX, operator of the Bendigo and National stock exchanges, through his company Thorney Investment Group, as pressure mounts on the Rudd government to grant new market licences in Australia
- David Ciampa and Damon Kitney
May 2009
NSX claims report supports sale
NSX chairman Michael Costello has defended the proposed $12 million sale of a controlling stake in the dual-exchange license holder to the New Zealand Stock Exchange following the release of an independent expert's report
- David Ciampa
NZX stands by its offer price for NSX
The New Zealand Stock Exchange has defended its $12 million bid for a controlling stake in the National and the Bendigo stock exchanges, despite widespread opposition from shareholders
- David Ciampa
July 2007
Alternative exchange seeks clean start
Alternative equity market operator NSX is poised to open a new board in September devoted exclusively to clean technology stocks in an initiative that will attract former United States vice-president and environmental campaigner Al Gore to its opening in Sydney.
- Henry Byrne