Omio Adds Australia as 48th Market in Deal with Greyhound
August 13, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT. Omio has moved into its 48th market after teaming up with Greyhound Australia. The partnership brings the company’s travel platform into Australia, expanding ground transport options in the country. It builds out Omio’s network in Asia-Pacific and gives customers a wider selection of bus routes. Greyhound is one of the main long-haul bus operators on the continent. The deal increases Omio’s global ground coverage and fits the company’s push for more international reach and more ways to book travel.
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LSEG Puts ¥45 Billion of Guaranteed Notes on London Exchange for New Funding
August 13, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) listed ¥45 billion-about £300 million-in yen-denominated guaranteed notes on the London Stock Exchange’s regulated market. The notes are split with ¥30.5 billion maturing in 2029 and ¥14.5 billion due 2031. It’s all under LSEG Finance’s £10 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme. The deal lets LSEG raise funds in different currencies and shore up its balance sheet. Analysts keep a Buy on LSEG, with a £127 target, citing solid operations and growth guidance, but also flagging some soft technicals and finance items. LSEG keeps using the international debt market to back its strategy.
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WeRide Sets Sights on Australia, Southeast Asia as Overseas Revenue Jumps
August 13, 2026, 5:36 AM EDT. WeRide is pushing into Australia, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan as the Chinese autonomous driving firm steps up foreign growth. CEO Tony Han said the company is in talks with Australian regulators and sees interest in Europe. WeRide posted a 164% jump in Q2 overseas revenue, topping its 82% overall revenue growth. The Guangzhou startup now has more than 1,800 robotaxis in operation and targets 5,000 autonomous vehicles by year-end. Management is aiming for positive cash flow by 2029 and reduced Q2 EBITDA losses. WeRide is also ramping up in driver-assistance systems, betting on profit. The company is pushing to add revenue streams as commercial autonomous driving ramps up worldwide.
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WeRide looks to Australia, Southeast Asia after strong Q2
August 13, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT. WeRide is moving to enter new markets like Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia after what it called a strong second quarter. The Chinese autonomous driving startup, led by its CEO, is looking at these areas as it tries to grow in the autonomous vehicle space. The move comes as WeRide sees more demand for self-driving tech outside China.
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Distil jumps 40% after first US Blavod order
August 13, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Shares of Distil PLC (AIM:DIS) soared as much as 40% after the company landed its first US order for Blavod Black Vodka. The order puts the drinks group back into the American market. The company said the move could open up new growth and add to its revenue in the US spirits space.
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England and Wales Water Firms Get Go-Ahead for £3.4bn in Extra Spend, Bills to Rise
August 13, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. Regulator Ofwat has cleared water companies in England and Wales to spend an extra £3.4bn, with higher bills ahead for millions after costs came in above plan. The funds target new homes and bigger datacentres in line with growth plans. This brings the total 2025-2030 upgrade programme close to £108bn, up from an original £104bn plan that already meant a 36% jump in bills this decade. Southern Water, Thames Water and Severn Trent are among those affected. Ofwat says it wants tougher service, better water quality and less toxic waste, and will keep tight oversight with clawbacks if companies miss targets.
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Valuation: Key Numbers to Watch in Volatile Market
August 13, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT. National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is in focus with its market cap and broad lending across home and business loans. The bank’s net interest margin sits at 1.71%, below the ASX major banks’ 1.78% average, weighing on lending profits, which made up 81% of NAB’s income last year. NAB posted a return on equity of 11.4%, so it brought in $11 profit for every $100 of shareholder equity. On the workplace front, Seek gives NAB a culture score of 3 out of 5, which trails the sector average-something that could hit long-term staff retention and performance. All this shapes how investors value NAB shares as markets stay choppy.
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UK P&I Club hires Jeong-Sook Kim to push into Korean market
August 13, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. UK P&I Club named Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director, aiming to grow in Korea. Kim, who will be based in London, is set to work with Asia-Pacific leadership on underwriting. She has worked in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam during a three-decade career in P&I and FD&D insurance. William Beveridge, Chief Underwriting Officer, said Kim’s industry contacts and experience will help drive UK P&I Club’s Asia-Pacific strategy, with a focus on Korea.
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ASX Ltd Q4 2026: Revenue Up 13.3% on Record Volumes, Profit Hit by Higher Costs
August 13, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT. ASX Ltd (ASXFF) posted operating revenue up 13.3% to $1.25 billion in Q4 2026, with record volumes lifting all segments, including Listings, Markets, Technology & Data, and Securities & Payments. Underlying net profit after tax climbed 5.2%, but statutory net profit fell 3.5% from big one-off costs like ASIC legal settlements. Expenses jumped 21.1% on ASIC Inquiry and tech spend. EBITDA margin narrowed 180 basis points to 61.0%. ASX set a fully franked final dividend of $1.047 per share, total dividend $2.065 for FY26. Capex guidance for FY27 is $180-$200 million. The company is also dealing with extra regulatory capital charges and a S&P rating downgrade over governance issues.
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Vietnam Plans Ho Chi Minh City-Western Sydney Direct Flights for 2027 Start
August 13, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. Vietnam’s direct flight linking Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney is due to launch January 9, 2027. The new route is expected to boost Vietnam-Australia air connectivity and drive both tourism and business travel, supporting economic ties between the two countries. Ho Chi Minh City is set to step up as a regional transit hub, with the link offering greater international connectivity and trade opportunities. Airlines and passengers are looking for a smoother trip with this direct service, as demand grows for transpacific travel between Southeast Asia and Australia.
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Winvia Entertainment (LON:WVIA) trades at 11x earnings, raises profit forecast
August 13, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. Winvia Entertainment (LON:WVIA) said it will report interim results for the half year to June, updating on August 4 with numbers in line with management expectations. The tech-driven prize draw and gaming company now sees adjusted pre-tax profit above £30 million, up from last year’s £23.9 million. Market cap sits at £249 million. Net cash on the books is nearing £34 million. Shares change hands at 11 times earnings as the group pushes growth and builds cash in gaming.
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Citigroup Non-Capital Protected Securities Join LSE's International Securities Market
August 13, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange said it admitted a batch of unlisted Citigroup securities to its International Securities Market as of August 13, 2026. The new listings are non-capital protected and include Exchange-Linked Instruments and Participation Notes across CNY, SGD, USD, and HKD. Products range from callable US stock baskets to daily call options and knockout notes, with maturities running out to 2028. The issuer is Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg S.C.A. ISM is for international growth companies and institutional investors and has lighter regulatory demands than the main market.
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LSE Adds New Crypto and Gold ETPs, Fixed Income, Leveraged Notes
August 13, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT.London Stock Exchange listed a batch of new securities on August 13, 2026. Among them: the 21Shares Ethereum Staking Exchange Traded Product (ETP), Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, and iShares Bitcoin ETP, all catching demand for digital assets. The exchange also brought in Amundi Physical Metals Plc’s gold ETC securities, Barclays equity-linked notes tracking the FTSE 100 Index, and new fixed-income paper from First Abu Dhabi Bank and International Finance Corporation. GraniteShares put out new leveraged ETPs tied to Facebook and SpaceX. The listings widen options, spanning crypto, gold, and structured equity.
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Roadside Real Estate CEO Buys Shares; ASX 200 Falls as CBA, Rio, Telstra Drop
August 13, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT.Roadside Real Estate CEO Charles Dickson bought 18.7M shares, keeping the Concert Party’s voting rights above 53% and holding on to family control without a takeover move. Octopus Investments cut its stake in RWS Holdings to 6.99%, while BlackRock lifted its position in Greatland Resources to 6.16% including stock and derivatives. The ASX 200 dropped, with Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto, and Telstra weak, even as ANZ rose after its latest quarter. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust added 1.8% as US inflation cooled and buyers looked again at AI-focused tech, with traders rotating across sectors in choppy trade.
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Roadside Real Estate CEO set to buy 18.7M shares, Concert Party stays above 50%
August 13, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. Roadside Real Estate PLC (AIM: ROAD) said CEO Charles Dickson’s Tarncourt Investments LLP plans to buy 18.7 million shares from family members Davina and James Dickson. With this deal, the Concert Party keeps control of about 53% of voting rights. The group’s combined holding stays above the 50% threshold, so there’s no mandatory takeover offer under Rule 9. The Dickson family keeps its grip on Roadside Real Estate, after a reshuffle in the Concert Party earlier this year.
Octopus Investments cuts RWS Holdings PLC stake to 6.99%
August 13, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT. Octopus Investments Limited reported a 6.99% stake in RWS Holdings PLC as of August 11, 2026, filings showed August 13. That’s down from 7.03% previously. No related financial instruments on voting rights were declared, so this is just direct shares. Octopus Capital Limited remains the controlling entity. The filing meets UK significant shareholdings rules. The 6.99% equates to 25,941,418 shares in RWS, the language services firm. Octopus still holds a sizable position.
BlackRock lifts holding in Greatland Resources above 6%
August 13, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT.BlackRock, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, raised its interest in Greatland Resources Limited to 6.16% as of August 11, 2026. The holding is split between 5.01% voting rights from shares and 1.15% via financial instruments, for a total of 41,623,746 voting rights. BlackRock filed the disclosure with the FCA on August 12, 2026, after crossing the 5% mark and triggering a notification under FCA shareholding rules. Greatland Resources, listed as a non-UK issuer, now sees BlackRock owning a bigger slice.
ASX 200 dips as CBA, Rio Tinto, Telstra drop; ANZ cushions fall
August 13, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT. The ASX 200 lost ground with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Rio Tinto (RIO) and Telstra (TLS) all trading lower. ANZ rose on its third-quarter update, helping the index steady. Big bank losses dragged, but ANZ’s gain took some weight off. Mining and telecom stocks stayed weak, while banks mostly held firm. Investors kept trading around company results and Q3 updates, moving between sectors.
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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Up as US Inflation Slows, AI Boosts Tech Exposure
August 13, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC (LSE:SMT) gained 1.8% Thursday. US inflation data showing signs of slowing lifted interest in growth stocks tied to artificial intelligence, an area where Scottish Mortgage has large exposure. The Baillie Gifford-managed trust outperformed in a mixed session, helped by renewed optimism in tech. Investors moved back into AI and tech funds, and Scottish Mortgage’s heavy tech holdings worked in its favor as sentiment turned.
