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Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... complete around the end of the first quarter of 2026. "Australia offers strong growth potential for us. The superannuation technology and servicing sectors are a key strategic focus for Apex Group, and by combining innovative technology with high-quality ...

M&A activity falls to two-year lows: LSEG

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... year-on-year. Industrials saw the largest growth (96.2%) to US$13.4 billion ($19.9bn), capturing 13.25% market share. High technology, which saw the greatest number of announced deals, accounted for 12.4% of activity with US$12.6 billion ($18.7bn), down ...

Temasek joins consortium to acquire Clearwater Analytics

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... solutions powered by our unique and proprietary database," Sahai said. "Both firms understand our business and the technology industry and have proven track records fostering growth for some of the largest and fastest-growing technology businesses globally." ...

Retail investors cautiously confident in 2026: ASA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... 2.0% but capital rotated sectors to materials (33.9%) as investors reduced high-valuation growth exposure. Information technology fell by 25.4% and healthcare fell by 19.0% amid firmer commodities and a softer US dollar. Overall, material stocks performed ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... structures, while larger funds could access scale benefits, including differentiated investments, lower costs and improved technology. This led to one of the biggest structural reforms in the super industry in 2021. The Your Future, Your Super Act pushed ...

AirTrunk plants second data centre in Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 DEC 2025
... cloud and AI innovation, create thousands of jobs, and deliver sustainable infrastructure that supports our growing technology ecosystem," Allan said. MEL2 is set to bring over 354 megawatts (MW) capacity, adding more than $5 billion in new direct investment ...

Janus Henderson acquired for $11bn, set to go private

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
... General Catalyst, we are confident that we will be able to further invest in our product offering, client services, technology, and talent to accelerate our growth and deliver differentiated insights, disciplined investment strategies, and world-class ...

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... transformation included introducing a national emissions-reduction policy for the electricity sector. It said taking a technology- and jurisdiction-neutral approach to the location of new generation and storage infrastructure in the National Electricity ...

Change in AI sentiment, credit events could 'derail activity': AustralianSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... the question AI, AustralianSuper head of investment strategy John Normand doesn't see it as a bubble for now, as technology returns remain strong and valuations are not extreme by the standard of 1990s bubble. "Tech companies have started to issue ...

Investment managers enter 'paradox' in 2026: Deloitte

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... low-cost vehicles and alternatives - specifically private markers - are capturing a wave of growth. At the same time, technology spend, compliance obligations and distribution complexities are pushing firms to rethink operating models. "The investment ...