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EQT to acquire Coller Capital to form new secondaries platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... firm also expects to develop insurance-dedicated solutions across secondaries and its broader platform, while driving innovation in secondaries by applying in-house digital, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. EQT will be entitled to ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... 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 latest Clearwater Analytics survey, which gathered responses from 150 ...

FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... will also strengthen digital-first capability and operational workflows, while setting the foundation for sustained innovation and growth in adviser-led wealth management in Australia, it said. Additionally, FNZ will continue to provide end-to-end services ...

Praemium aims for 'market-leading' super offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... sustained adviser interest expanding engagement across both custodial and non-custodial platforms, and investment in innovation we remain confident in our long-term growth trajectory." Praemium said it has continued to make progress across its strategic ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... collaborative investment ecosystem, bringing together all types of investors to provide critical capital that fuels innovation, builds sovereign capability, and supports long-term value creation, NRFC said. The investment will enable Gilmour Space to ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... Alternatively, Eliot indicated there is an area of potential opportunity in "China's continued investment in technology and innovation." Eliot described that this market has the potential to outperform global equities in the next 12 months. Despite ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... new data sources and technologies emerge." Buy-side firms are focused on achieving a competitive advantage through innovation, with 58% of those surveyed focusing on consolidating technology vendors and platforms. Cloud noted how different regions adopt ...

BlackRock, State Street see assets climb

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... transformation across the franchise, continued growth of our core business, and expanding client solutions through innovation," O'Hanley said.

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Geoeconomic confrontation is the "most severe risk" that will herald a new phase of volatility over the next two years, while climate change will be the biggest threat over the long term, a report from the World Economic Forum finds. Released ahead ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... managing director John McMurdo said. "The solid pipeline we've built in our newer channels, as well as upcoming product innovation also positions us well for ongoing success and continued growth into the second half of the year." It also noted that the ...