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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has created a deputy chief information security officer (CISO) role, appointing Hanlie Botha. Botha previously served as CISO at Ticketek Entertainment Group and held cybersecurity roles at Woolworths Group and Ausgrid. ASX CIO Tim Whiteley stated the new role supports ASX's efforts to protect against cyber threats. Botha expressed excitement about joining ASX's team.

ASX Limited reported that director David Clarke increased his indirect shareholding via a family trust, acquiring 1,500 fully paid ordinary shares on 24 August 2026. The update reflects changes in Clarke's relevant interests and ensures regulatory transparency.

ASE Technology Holding (ASX) reported record ATM revenues of TWD 126.1 billion in Q2 2026, up 36% YoY. Gross margin rose to 27.3%, driven by higher operating leverage and LEAP services. ASX expects ATM revenues to grow 35% YoY for 2026, with improving profitability. Competitors Amkor (AMKR) and Intel (INTC) also reported strong results. ASX shares have surged 126.8% YTD, with a forward P/E of 21.82X.

Zacks reports ASE Technology Holding (ASX) is seeing strong LEAP advanced packaging and testing demand tied to AI infrastructure. For 1H 2026, ATM revenues rose 35% YoY, and ASX now expects 2026 ATM revenue growth of 35%. Q2 2026 ATM revenues hit a record TWD 126.1B, with gross margin 27.3%. ASX raised 2026 capex to about $10.5B. Competitors cited: Amkor (AMKR) and Intel (INTC).

Taiwan’s Taiex fell 0.46% to 45,811.01 after a four-session rise, with turnover of NT$1.06 trillion. TSMC gave up earlier gains, down 1.64% to NT$2,395.00, weighing the index. Dealers cited profit taking near 46,000 points. Foreign investors bought a net NT$45.35 billion.

Simply Wall St reports ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) trades near A$58 after results, with trailing net profit margin falling to 38.4% from 45.0% as expenses rise. It cites FY26 revenue of A$1,262.1m and net income (excl. items) of A$484.9m. The article highlights a dividend payout cut to 75% but says it is not covered by free cash flow.

ASE Technology’s unit plans to acquire facilities for NT$365.2 million, according to the report. The transaction size is the main disclosed figure and could affect the company’s capital spending and asset base. ASE Technology is the listed entity referenced in the news.

The ASX 200 fell 0.23% to 9,188.50, slipping below 9,200. Materials dropped 0.71% and Energy fell 0.35%, while Financials rose 0.08% led by ANZ and ASX Ltd. Cleanaway surged 15.19% to $2.73. Alcoa fell 7.32% to $73.19 and IAG dropped 5.10%.

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares rose over 12% to A$62.58 after the company reported its FY26 result and did not raise FY27 expense or capex guidance. FY27 total expense growth is guided at 18-21% and capex at A$180-200 million. Revenue to 30 Apr 2026 was A$1.03 billion (+12.5% YoY).

Reuters reports ASX, the Australian stock exchange operator, posted underlying net profit after tax up 5.2% to A$536.4 million for the year ended June 30, helped by higher trading activity during volatile global markets. Key markets revenue rose 18.6%, futures and options volumes up 14.4%. ASX shares jumped, and it declared a 104.7 Australian cents final dividend.