ASX stories

Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.

DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.

OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.

QBE appoints Reuben Lee as Asia transactional liability lead, creating its first regional underwriting role to drive M&A insurance growth.

Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.

QBE Re appoints Soichiro Tanaka as its first Head of Southeast Asia, strengthening regional underwriting leadership from its Singapore hub.

Weebit Nano posts record half-year revenue of AUD $5.6 million, boosted by major ReRAM licensing deals and reaffirmed FY26 outlook.

QBE appoints Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia, strengthening its regional portfolio focus as climate and development risks intensify.

DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.

CMC Invest data shows Australian retail traders stayed net buyers in 2025, with ETFs dominating turnover and Bitcoin cracking the top 10.

Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.

Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.

Straker has teamed up with n8n to launch Straker Verify, automating AI translation workflows while ensuring quality and compliance for businesses globally.

Bravura Solutions boosts Midwinter team with senior hires and promotions to fuel growth in financial planning technology across Australia and beyond.

HMC Capital has acquired data centre platform iseek for AUD $400 million, enhancing its strategy to launch a Global Digital Infrastructure Platform.

Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.

State Street Corporation is set to go global with its Fund Connect ETF portal due to soaring demand, primarily from Europe and the APAC region, increasing automation's efficiency and reducing risk.

Following a record quarter, Australia's leading crowd investment platform, Birchal, opens new capital raise to continue growth.

Superloop offers £2.91 per share to acquire Symbio Holdings in Australian telecoms sector shake-up, with potential value of £3.06 per share.

Raiz Invest, Australia's mobile-first financial services platform, has launched its new portfolio, Plus, adding ASX stocks to its product offering.