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ACCC approves Magellan, Barrenjoey merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has greenlit the merger between Magellan Financial Group and Barrenjoey Capital Partners. The deal, which has an implied valuation of $1.6 billion, is expected to finalise in early July. The ...

Super fund targets health tech sector with mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... sector projected to exceed $210 billion (US$150bn) in the coming years, Synthesis Capital said. The allocation comes as competition for differentiated venture exposure intensifies among institutional investors, particularly in sectors with global growth ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... heightened risk environment with increasing cyber, operational, and geopolitical risks, whilst also facing significant competition and consolidation. With this amount, APRA will focus its efforts on trustees improving platforms and investment governance. ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... Australia's foreign investment system to attract investment that drives economic growth, creates skilled jobs, and lifts competition and innovation." Last year Treasury released a discussion paper for feedback to further streamline and strengthen the ...

ACCC approves Zurich's ClearView takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given Zurich Financial Services its blessing to acquire ClearView Wealth. Zurich Financial Services is offering 65 cents for each ClearView share to value the takeover at about $425 million. ...

legalsuper announces C-suite changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... reflects a strong pattern growing amongst funds with the importance upon member engagement, retention and services as competition intensifies across the retirement saving sector. The fund said its MySuper Balanced option returned 12.56% for the 2024 ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... consultants and industry stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and broader APAC markets. The appointment comes as competition intensifies within the custody and asset servicing sector, with providers increasingly targeting large scale super funds ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... being stuck in underperforming schemes. This will involve a standardised approach to how value is assessed, driving competition in the sector. Automatic consolidation of multiple small pension pots will also be enabled. It is expected the changes could ...

Cboe offloads local exchange to Canadian giant

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... billion of trades each day. Last year ASIC approved Cboe Australia's listing application, hoping to build healthy competition in the local listing market. "This transaction marks an important milestone in our strategic realignment, allowing us to sharpen ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... "These policy suggestions are intended to improve overall retirement outcomes while leaving space for innovation and competition between funds," Callil said. "It should be easy for Australians to access the savings they have worked so hard to accumulate ...