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Australia an 'efficient' market for multinationals

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... portfolios. Australia is positioned as the fourth quickest nation in processing ad hoc tasks, just behind Singapore, New Zealand, and the Philippines. We are also relatively cheaper than other counterparts in average cost per task, Malaysia stands as ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... built on a co-investment model, with Microsoft providing AI capabilities at scale across MPMS operations in Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong and the UK, focusing on key areas in member and investor experience. MPMS will harness Microsoft's AI ...

Findex partners with brokerage firm to deliver 'best-in-class' service

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
... our people," Games said. "... providing end-to-end financial services for SMEs and individuals across Australia and New Zealand, while evolving and expanding our lending offering, particularly our capability to support the capital needs of our growing ...

Global advisory firm acquires Boutique Capital

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... strengthening its position as a partner to both domestic and international fund managers operating in Australia and New Zealand. Boutique Capital offers a bespoke approach to fund incubation, offering end-to-end services including licensing, trustee ...

Aware Super flies the coop with sale to KKR

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025
... continued growth and operational excellence in the poultry supply chain. KKR managing director and head of Australia and New Zealand Andrew Jennings said the acquisition was a "unique opportunity". "Our investment in ProTen is a unique opportunity to ...

Cbus Super makes key ESG hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... and construction workers after a nine-month break. Previously, she was the head of ESG research for Australia and New Zealand at UBS, where she led the strategy for these markets. In that role, she developed thematic ESG research as well as company- ...

Managed fund inflows jump over 20x: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... investors turned bearish, recording their weakest monthly net inflow year-to-date. Calastone head of Australia and New Zealand Marsha Lee noted that it was interesting how relatively insulated Australia was from the Trump tariff fallout. Investor sentiment ...

Perpetual IM switches member admin provider

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... Lombardo took up the role to lead MUFG Retirement Solutions in February, serving as chief executive for Australia and New Zealand. This follows the retirement of Dee McGrath, who was with Link Group/MUFG for six years.

Shaw and Partners splashes $63m for New Zealand expansion

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... Shaw and Partners' chief executive Earl Evans. The acquisition will strengthen Shaw and Partners' presence across the New Zealand market, supporting its broader trans-Tasman growth, the firm said. ISG's funds under management are fully annuitised, providing ...

Life insurer chief executives step down, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... policyholders. I look forward to supporting him as he embarks on this important journey to lead our Australian and New Zealand operations." Resolution Life founder, chair and chief executive Clive Cowdery said the appointment came at an important time ...