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Global RE investment firm continues Aussie expansion

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... transforming its city center into a major Australian and regional education hub," Heitman managing director and head of Asia Pacific acquisitions Brad Fu said. "This development reaffirms Heitman's long-term commitment to the Australian market, and we ...

Former Perpetual executive takes helm at UBS AM

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... manager at AXA Australia. Willem van Breugel, head of global sovereign markets and institutional client coverage for Asia Pacific (ex Japan), said Quaife's expertise in client relationship management and distribution, combined with his leadership ...

Totality Wealth chief executive exits, replacement named

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... nearly eight years, starting out as an associate director and senior legal counsel based in Copenhagen. He then became Asia Pacific head of legal based in Singapore and then Sydney, with responsibility across multiple jurisdictions, supporting both institutional ...

Zurich Australia offloads investment management business

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... management and servicing capabilities to a wider group of advisers, the firm said. Commenting, Russell Investments head of Asia Pacific Jason Edgar said the acquisition positions the firm in good stead for its next growth phase. "This acquisition adds ...

Federated Hermes expands Asia presence

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... deepen relationships with private banks, family offices, wealth intermediaries and institutional investors across the Asia Pacific region. Federated Hermes said the move reflects the business's focus on wealth and retail distribution segments, where ...

Apostle executive exits

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... CBA's global carbon emissions trading. The role involved significant participation across Europe, the US, and the Asia Pacific, and Donovan was key to establishing CBA's presence in the Australian carbon market. Earlier in his career, he worked ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

Most insurers across the Asia Pacific are citing concerns about legacy technology, which continues to constrain business growth and talent recruitment, yet the industry remains unwilling to adopt innovation, new research has revealed. According to the ...

FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... platform across superannuation, retirement, and wealth. Commenting, FNZ group chief commercial officer and group head of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Anthony Habis said the long-term partnership creates a more accessible, transparent and personalised ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... manufacturing base, and create highly-skilled jobs and opportunities in the region." Meantime, QIC private equity head of Asia Pacific Crystal Russell added: "This capital raise reflects the strong momentum Gilmour Space has built from Queensland, with ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... executives and operations leaders from asset managers, insurers, and pension funds across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, each managing at least US$10 billion in assets. The survey found AI adoption has accelerated from 2025's exploratory mindset ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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