Release Notes — June 2026: Capital Intelligence, Reports Suite & Platform Improvements
June 2026 brings the full launch of Gumshoe Capital Intelligence, a new Intelligence Reports suite, front-page banner system, nav and layout standardisation, and a scheduled blog pipeline running through November 2026.
June 2026 Release — Summary
This release covers work shipped across June 2026. The headline addition is the full launch of Gumshoe Capital Intelligence — our forensic public-record research suite for investors and due-diligence teams. Alongside the product launch, this release includes the Intelligence Reports self-serve suite, a front-page banner system, site-wide navigation standardisation, and a number of smaller platform improvements.
Gumshoe Capital Intelligence — Full Launch
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Gumshoe Capital Intelligence | New |
| Intelligence Reports suite | New |
| Front-page banner system | New |
| Navigation and layout standardisation | Improved |
| Scheduled blog pipeline | Coming soon |
Capital Intelligence is now live at gumshoe.au. The suite comprises four products:
- QuickScan™ — $499, 48-hour public-record screen of a single Australian entity.
- Intelligence Dossier™ — $2,800, 30–60 page forensic intelligence report delivered within 7 business days.
- Capital Monitoring™ — $299/month, ongoing monitoring of up to 3 entities with structured alerts.
- Intelligence Series™ — Free published research, distributed to subscribers.
Admin Order Panel
A dedicated admin panel at /admin/capital allows the operations team to view all Capital Intelligence orders, update order status (pending → in-progress → delivered → cancelled), and track delivery timelines. Order records store entity name, product type, contact details, status, and timestamps. Status transitions are logged.
eWAY Checkout Integration
Capital Intelligence orders are processed through eWAY Rapid Checkout. QuickScan ($499) and Intelligence Dossier ($2,800) are available for immediate payment. Capital Monitoring ($299/month) uses eWAY recurring billing. The checkout flow captures entity details, contact information, and special instructions before redirecting to the eWAY hosted payment page. Successful payment triggers an order record creation and confirmation email.
CapitalBrand Sub-Branding Component
A new CapitalBrand component applies the Capital Intelligence visual identity throughout the suite: amber accent colour, distinct typographic treatment, and consistent product name rendering (QuickScan™, Intelligence Dossier™, Capital Monitoring™). The component is used across the product pages, the checkout flow, and the admin panel.
Intelligence Reports Suite
A new self-serve reports section is available under the platform. Reports are generated from public data and structured templates.
Free Reports
- Postcode Snapshot — Free summary of business activity, industry distribution, and entity counts for any Australian postcode. Generated from ABR data.
- ABN Profile — Free structured profile of any active Australian Business Number: entity name, type, registration date, GST status, business names, and location.
Paid Reports
- Sector Risk Report — Paid. Aggregated risk indicators for a nominated industry sector, drawing on ASIC and insolvency data.
- Director History Report — Paid. Full ASIC officer history for a nominated individual: all company associations, current and historical, with dates.
Front Page Rotating Banner System
The front page now supports a rotating feature banner. Multiple banner slots can be configured with headline, subheadline, CTA link, and display order. Banners cycle automatically. This is used to feature Capital Intelligence, Intelligence Reports, and seasonal promotions.
DB-Driven Outage and Promotional Banners
A site_banners table now drives site-wide notification banners. Two banner types are supported:
- system_notice — Used for planned maintenance, service disruptions, or urgent operational notices. Displayed prominently at the top of all pages when active.
- promo — Used for promotional messaging on specific pages or site-wide. Can be toggled by updating the
activecolumn in the database without a deployment.
Both banner types are enabled and disabled via a single SQL update, giving the operations team immediate control without requiring a code change or redeploy.
Site-Wide Navigation Standardisation
Navigation positioning has been standardised across all pages to a 1080px golden master. Previously, several pages used inconsistent max-width values or container padding that caused the navigation bar to misalign with page content on mid-range viewports. All pages now use the same container constraint, ensuring the nav, page header, and body content are vertically aligned on all supported viewport widths.
Sticky Sidebar Scroll Bug Fix
A layout issue affecting the sticky sidebar on long-form pages has been resolved. Previously, when the user scrolled past the sidebar content height, the sidebar elements would separate — individual items would stick at different scroll positions, creating a broken appearance. The sidebar now scrolls as a single unit, with the sticky behaviour applied to the sidebar container rather than individual child elements. This affects the blog article sidebar, the Capital Intelligence product sidebar, and the admin navigation panel.
Blog Content Pipeline
A scheduled pipeline of more than 50 blog articles has been prepared and scheduled for publication through November 2026. Articles cover Capital Intelligence methodology, product explainers, Australian regulatory topics, due-diligence practice, and platform updates. The pipeline runs on the existing articles scheduling system. Topics and publication dates are tracked in /srv/gumshoe/BLOG_SCHEDULE.md.
Known Issues
- Director History Report generation time can exceed 30 seconds for individuals with more than 40 company associations. A background job approach is being evaluated for the next release.
- Capital Monitoring recurring billing confirmation emails are not yet templated — a plain-text fallback is in use.
Next Release
Planned for July 2026: Intelligence Series subscriber management, Director History Report performance improvement, and Capital Monitoring email templates.
Uncommon Insights
One often overlooked aspect of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is the requirement for companies to maintain a register of disclosures under section 672DA. This register must contain details of all disclosures made to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in relation to a company's financial products, and must be made available for inspection by ASIC upon request. Companies that fail to maintain this register may be subject to penalties, highlighting the importance of compliance with this often-overlooked provision.
When conducting due diligence on Australian entities, it is essential to consider the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) data on tax debts and payment plans. The ATO's publication of tax debt information under the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) provides valuable insights into a company's financial health and compliance with tax laws. However, it is crucial to note that the ATO only publishes tax debt information for companies with tax debts over $100,000 that are not in a payment plan, making it essential to consider other sources of information when conducting due diligence.
The ASIC's enforcement patterns reveal a focus on breaches of the continuous disclosure regime under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). In recent years, ASIC has taken action against several companies for failing to disclose market-sensitive information in a timely manner, highlighting the importance of compliance with this regime. Companies must ensure that they have adequate systems and processes in place to identify and disclose market-sensitive information, and that their directors and officers understand their obligations in this regard.
Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), companies must report suspicious matters to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). However, the AUSTRAC's guidelines on reporting suspicious matters highlight the importance of considering the context and nature of the transaction, rather than simply relying on predetermined risk indicators. Companies must ensure that their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing programs are tailored to their specific business and risk profile, and that their staff are trained to identify and report suspicious matters effectively.
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