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Funds SA appoints equities director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... markets, sustainable investing and institutional client management. Most recently, she held the role of product strategist, Asia and emerging markets core team within BlackRock's fundamental equity group in Hong Kong, where she worked across Asia ...

Franklin Templeton names new APAC head

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
Franklin Templeton has appointed the former 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 ...

Bain Capital snaps up Gong cha in global growth push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... million beverages annually through a capital light franchise model. The tea chain has established leading positions across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, Japan and South Korea, while expanding its footprint in North America and Europe. Under Bain ...

Warburg Pincus private equity strategy launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... portfolio spans 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 ...

HSBC Australia sells $36b retail loan book to Blackstone

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... investment is a testament to the power of our franchise and our conviction in the growing opportunities in credit across Asia." Following the wind down of the retail business, HSBC Australia's corporate and institutional banking, asset management ...

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
... important 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 ...

Bravura dual lists on the London Stock Exchange

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... helping them digitise operations and improve efficiency. It caters to organisations across UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Africa. Earlier in the month, it updated investors that it expects cash EBITDA for FY26 to be approximately $77 million ...

Apex Group head of super to depart

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... team and 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 ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... that 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. ...