Unicorn AIM VCT plc pulls in £30.6m, beating target in equity offer
August 12, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. Unicorn AIM VCT plc brought in £30.6 million in its latest equity raise, topping the initial £20 million goal after issuing 4,743,677 new Ordinary Shares priced from 78.80p to 84.52p a share. The offer, with overallotment included, means the group now has about 260.4 million shares out. The new shares are set to join the Official List and start trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market around 13 August 2026. Unicorn Asset Management runs the investments. ISCA Administration Services is company secretary.
Smith & Nephew Plc: Cevian Capital II GP Ups Stake to 14.21%
August 12, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. Cevian Capital II GP Limited lifted its voting rights in Smith & Nephew Plc to 14.21% as of August 7, 2026, according to a regulatory filing. That’s up from 14.01%, and takes Cevian past a major ownership threshold. The firm holds most of the stake via Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P. at 13.01%, and the rest through Cevian Capital II Co-Investment – Series P L.P. at 1.20%. No new financial instruments figuring into voting rights were listed. The update hit the market on August 11, 2026, as per UK disclosure rules. Cevian continues to keep a strong hand in Smith & Nephew governance.
ASX Falls, Commonwealth Bank Flags Slowdown Risks
August 12, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT. Australian shares sank on Wednesday, pulled lower by losses in Commonwealth Bank. The lender warned about headwinds tied to a weaker economy, which weighed on financials and pushed the market down. Investors showed caution after Commonwealth Bank’s outlook. Worries about slower growth are starting to hit sentiment and earnings expectations.
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Australian Strategic Materials Seeks ASX Listing for 5.8M Shares
August 12, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASX: ASM) said it applied to the ASX for the quotation of 5,795,098 new ordinary shares. The share listing could expand the investor base or raise more capital. Once quoted, the new shares may affect ASM trading and liquidity. The company says the application fits into its current market strategy.
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LSE Adds Citigroup Notes, Bitcoin ETPs; ASX 200 Drops on Bank Profit Miss
August 12, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) added new listings to its International Securities Market (ISM) on August 12, 2026, including structured notes from Citigroup Global Markets Luxembourg. Offerings are digital participation notes, autocall notes, and equity-linked notes in USD, SGD, and HKD that mature up to 2028. Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) also joined, with 21Shares Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin ETPs now trading, alongside physical gold and silver ETCs from Amundi and iShares. The platform saw fresh institutional debt too: GBP 350 million floating rate notes from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and high-yield notes from IFC. On the ASX 200, shares dropped 0.45% after Commonwealth Bank’s $11 billion profit fell short of investors’ hopes, with worries surfacing on mortgages and valuations. Shares of Seek and Premier Investments ended lower on soft forecasts and sector pressure.
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Citigroup Global Markets Luxembourg Notes Start Trading on LSE’s ISM
August 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange admitted a batch of Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg S.C.A. securities to trading on the International Securities Market on August 12, 2026. The list covers structured notes and certificates, including Worst of Enhanced Buffered Digital Plus Participation Notes, Memory Coupon Barrier Autocall Notes, Snowballing Autocall Notes, along with Non-Capital Protected Unlisted Single and Basket Callable US Stock Equity-Linked Instruments and Fixed Coupon Autocall Certificates. The products are denominated in USD, SGD, and HKD, with maturities set for 2027 and 2028. LSE’s ISM targets specialist securities for professional investors. Citigroup has completed registration and payment for these instruments as part of its structured products activity.
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LSE Adds Bitcoin ETPs, Gold and Silver ETCs in Latest Listings
August 12, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange admitted a new batch of securities to trading on August 12, 2026, including cryptocurrency ETPs-21Shares Bitcoin Core (CBTC) and Bitcoin (ABTC)-and physical gold and silver ETCs like Amundi Physical Gold and iShares Physical Metals. Institutional debt also joined the board, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s GBP 350 million floating rate notes and high-yield notes in Colombian Peso and Brazilian Real from International Finance Corporation starting to trade. The latest listings widen investor options in both digital assets and precious metal-backed products as traditional exchanges take on more variety.
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Cordel Group PLC 13.28 Million Shares Start Trading on AIM
August 12, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange listed 13,276,111 ordinary shares of Cordel Group PLC on AIM. Shares are fully paid, nominal 1p each, ISIN GB00BYZQM590. Cordel Group gets the shares admitted to help boost access to capital markets and liquidity. Contact Market Operations at 020 7797 4310 for details. RNS released the news, approved as a primary information provider by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
ASX 200 falls as CBA’s $11bn profit disappoints, Premier warns, Seek drops
August 12, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. The ASX 200 slipped 0.45%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) hit a record cash profit near $11 billion but shares sagged as investors focused on lower mortgage demand and a stretched valuation. Macquarie kept its Underperform and set a $111 price target, even as CBA traded above $170. In consumer, Premier Investments flagged tougher trading and the sector dropped. Seek fell after weak FY27 forecasts. Elliott Management kept up pressure on Northern Star Resources with board candidates. Codan shares jumped on news of profit growth over 60% for FY26. A few strong company results could not lift the market ahead of US inflation numbers. Investor caution stayed high.
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ASX 200 falls as banks slip, CBA sees mortgage lending drop after Budget
August 12, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT. The ASX 200 ended down as big bank stocks struggled. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) said mortgage lending dropped sharply after the federal Budget. The weaker home loan numbers point to jittery consumers with economic worries, hitting the financial sector and pulling the index lower. Investors watched credit conditions and possible effects on housing.
