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K2 Asset Management seeks M&A partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... As funds under management (FUM) hits nearly $5 billion, K2 Asset Management (KAM) flagged it is "now actively exploring mergers and acquisitions". KAM's responsible entity (RE), trustee and administration business drove FUM growth in the 12 months ...

CareSuper, MIESF schedule merger for October

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... administration team," Scott said. The in-house administration capability has been a highlighted in CareSuper's recent mergers as something the partner funds particularly admire. MIESF also currently runs its own administration operations. One of ...

ASX updates waiver disclosure rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... acquisition of US-based Azek, the ASX said it decided to launch the review into shareholder approval requirements for mergers and takeovers of listed companies undertaking a significant transaction. At the same time, several investors raised with ASX ...

Brighter Super default members earn 11% in FY25

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... Farrar said, "strong returns in the past financial year reinforced the fund's impressive investment record since the mergers of LGIAsuper and Energy Super in 2021 and the acquisition of Suncorp Super in 2022." APRA records show that Brighter Super ...

Finance news foretells stock market volatility: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025
... identify several news topics associated with a less volatile stock market. In particular, news attention to corporate mergers and acquisitions is associated with reduced volatility. This suggests that increased mergers and acquisitions news coincides ...

Old challenges push asset managers to inflection point: Citi

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... (44%)." These challenges have brought the industry to an inflection point and will likely see further consolidation via mergers and acquisitions. CREATE-Research chief executive Amin Rajan said the "profit dynamic is worsening with the rise of passive ...

Quality over quantity: CareSuper on mergers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... the right partners. Merging for the sake of it is just not in our playbook," Murray said. "We've done quite a few mergers and have quite a proud record of how we've been able to deliver them and with the outcomes for our members." Of course ...

Equip Super, TelstraSuper terminate merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... decision taken by the corporate fund. "Over the past 10 years we have grown significantly through a number of successful mergers, including with Catholic Super and with the Rio Tinto, BOC Gases and Toyota corporate funds. We will continue to explore ...

New ACCC chief named

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
... appointment comes as the ACCC prepares to take on new responsibilities after the government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024. As part of the changes, set to come into effect from 1 January 2026 with voluntary ...

First Sentier Investors names chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
... CSG. Conn's career in investment banking has also included roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, specialising in mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital raisings. First Sentier chief executive Mark Steinberg said he is looking ...