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Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... clients," as Apex deepens its presence across New Zealand. The latest transaction follows Apex's growing activity in the Australian administration market. Earlier this year, Apex announced it would acquire Mercers standalone Australian superannuation ...

Inflation cools, RBA facing 'uncomfortable trade-off'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4% in the 12 months to May 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "Annual CPI inflation in May was 4%, down from 4.2% in the year to April," ABS head of prices statistics Rachael McCririck said. ...

KPMG details action plan to address whistleblower probe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... governance arrangements, including appointing its first independent chair. It will also appoint independent members to the Australian board and ensure a balance between KPMG representatives and independents. The firm will review and update the board's ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
The Australian government is backing the Greens' policy to put a stop on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) from purchasing residential properties with any capital assistance, arguing the sector is currently gating nearly two million properties ...

Union calls on RBA staff to reject pay offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... below the current consumer price index of 4.2% and compare unfavourably with wage claims being pursued elsewhere in the Australian Public Service, where workers are seeking increases of 15% over three years. The FSU warned the proposal could exacerbate ...

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... investment vehicle (CCIV). "We believe that the current Goldilocks stage for private technology investing is not the Australian seed or early stage but rather is the financing rounds that are immediately ahead of institutional support or listing with ...

Kudu acquires minority stake in Drummond Capital Partners

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... Investment Management co-chief investment officer Chris Shin said the firms sees a promising long-term opportunity in the Australian wealth management sector. "Drummond is a high-quality business with a differentiated offering and coherent strategic ...

Aware Super sells majority stake in water portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... divestment of 83 gigalitres of water entitlements from the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The sale was completed through the Australian Commonwealth Government's Voluntary Water Purchase Program and followed a comprehensive sale process with both ...

Frontier awards custody mandate for ICIO offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
Frontier Advisors is set to launch its independent chief investment officer (ICIO) service to the Australian market and has awarded a custody and administration mandate ahead of its release. Northern Trust has been appointed to provide asset servicing ...

Channel Capital and Fidante to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... boutique Australian managers the resources to grow, while offering global managers a proven, trusted gateway into the Australian market. That combination is highly differentiated in the market, and it's what will drive the next decade of growth for ...