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Macquarie AM to acquire Last Mile Infrastructure and Energy Assets Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... connections provider into a UK-wide multi-utility business, quadrupling its live connections base." "We are proud of the progress achieved both under our ownership and in partnership with MAM, leaving Last Mile well positioned for its next phase and ...

Brookfield to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... is in the best interests of the company." "This transaction recognises the value of our industrial portfolio and the progress we have made expanding our IOS platform," Escalante said. Brookfield's real estate business chief executive Lowell Baron said ...

Clime chair assumes investment role

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... operating model. We will complete the ongoing product review, continue to simplify the business where appropriate, and progress strategic initiatives that support long-term value creation," he said. "The board strategy has been to position the company ...

US-backed firm invests in Brisbane advice group

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... partnership capitalises on industry consolidation pressures that are reshaping ownership structures across the sector, to progress the business for a more acquisitive growth phase. "Consolidation across advice and accounting is accelerating, particularly ...

ASX to spend $264m to modernise tech, uplift risk management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has flagged a jump of 20% in its total expenses to $264.4 million in the first half of the financial year, after it agreed to implement a package of reforms to improve its operations last year. ASX updated its ...

Perpetual hit by $7.8bn net outflows in Q2

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... progressed negotiations with Bain Capital Private Equity on the potential sale of its wealth management business. Significant progress has been made on the transaction documentation and engagement between the parties continues to progress," Perpetual ...

Aussie Olympian's brother pleads guilty for role in global scam

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

The brother of Australian breakdancing Olympian 'Raygun' has pleaded guilty for his role in a large global scam. Former finance director Brendan Gunn pleaded guilty to dealing with more than $180,000 when it was "reasonable to suspect those funds were ...

'No benefit in switching super': AFCA finalises FSGA lead decision

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... this lead decision for FSGA, alongside other lead decisions related to Shield and First Guardian, dedicated teams can progress similar complaints more quickly and consistently," Singh said. The complaint for FSGA refers to inappropriate advice provided ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... strategy officer and president of Asia Pacific Shane Akeroyd said while insurers are showing confidence in their digital progress, the research reveals a concerning trend as the sector consolidates. "Our research highlights a critical misalignment between ...

Insignia sees $1.5bn inflows, updates on CC Capital takeover

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

Insignia Financial reported funds under management and administration (FUMA) of $342 billion in 2Q26, an increase of $1.5 billion. This was partially offset by net outflows of $73 million, driven by institutional outflows of $1.6 billion from direct ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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