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I Squared acquires oOh!media following bidding war

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) to invest in infrastructure opportunities globally, including in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe.

Franklin Templeton names new APAC head

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... global chief of Aberdeen Investments to a lead role in its Asia-Pacific business. Rene Buehlmann is the new head of Asia Pacific and will start his role late next month (September 21). As APAC head, Buehlmann will oversee the group's strategic growth ...

Bain Capital snaps up Gong cha in global growth push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... team's disciplined approach to store expansion has created a strong platform with significant room to grow across Asia Pacific, including in Japan, and the Americas. Gong cha global chief executive Paul Reynish thanked TA Associates for supporting ...

Warburg Pincus private equity strategy launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... industries including financial services, healthcare, industrials and technology across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Warburg Pincus managing director and chief executive of WP ACE, Christopher Turner said the firm's investment approach has ...

Acclime acquires Melbourne's Polar 993

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
Acclime, a provider of corporate, governance, advisory and fund services across Asia Pacific and global markets, has signed an agreement to acquire the independent trustee and fund administration business from Melbourne. The Hong Kong-based firm is ...

State Street launches first active ETFs in Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... milestone for State Street Investment Management in Australia," State Street head of intermediary client coverage in Asia Pacific Meaghan Victor said. "We pioneered the ETF industry here 25 years ago, democratising investing and giving all investors ...

Apex Group head of super to depart

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... with many of the same clients, partners and colleagues, just from a different perspective." Apex regional head of Asia Pacific Nicholas Happell confirmed Chris Stevens will assume the role at an interim basis. "Chris has deep experience in driving strategy ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... enables further development of regulated financial products while reducing operational complexity. Fireblocks head of Asia Pacific Amy Zhang said more businesses are seeking institutional-grade technology to navigate the next phase of innovation. "As ...

VanEck targets tech thematics with trifecta launch

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... MarketVector Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ex-China Index. Commenting, VanEck chief executive and managing director for Asia Pacific Arian Neiron said the new ETFs will give Australian investors targeted exposure to the industries that are building ...

State Street IM Australian investments lead to retire

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... been replaced by Meaghan Victor who is SSIM's managing director and head of intermediary client coverage for Asia Pacific. Victor joined the SSIM leadership team in 2017, taking on the role of head of SPDR ETFs in Australia. Victor has also led the ...