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Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026

Apex Group has expanded its presence in New Zealand, agreeing to onboard Mercer New Zealand's fund administration operations as part of its broader growth strategy across Australasia. The transaction, expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026 ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... previously led Iress' superannuation business, overseeing its performance and successful transition to new ownership under Apex Group. "I'm encouraged by the support I've received from clients since stepping into the role and welcome the challenge of ...

Platinum Asset Management awards back-office mandate to Apex Group

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

Platinum Asset Management has appointed Apex Group to handle its registry, administrative, and custody services, effective May 11, alongside some investment changes. Under the new mandate, a new online web portal will be available, pending further details ...

Local custody industry surpasses $6tn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... billion. Total sub-custody assets increased by 10.5% to $2.76 trillion. Looking just at assets under administration, Apex Group continues to command the top spot, overseeing $305.8 billion. This is followed by J.P. Morgan and Northern Trust, both of ...

Iress fills APAC wealth role from within

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... group's superannuation division, where where he improved financial performance and managed the sale of the business to Apex Group in January 2025. "Sam brings deep wealth management industry experience and a strong track record of product leadership ...

Iress sticks to simplification plan, will consider "bona fide" takeover bids

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... discipline and a sharper operational focus." Last year, Iress completed the sale of its superannuation business to Apex Group. It has also offloaded its market data business QuantHouse. The simplification has already delivered around 60% of the expected ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

Apex Group is taking over Mercer's stand-alone superannuation administration operations. Apex said the strategic lift-out enables it to integrate Mercer's experienced administration team and operational capabilities directly into its own business, enhancing ...

Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025

... business Iress entered into a binding agreement to sell its superannuation business to global financial services provider Apex Group in January. Iress said the decision to divest the superannuation business follows a strategic review as part of the company's ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025

... the rut the industry is in, several providers are seizing real opportunities in areas where incumbents fall short. Apex Group launched in Australia in 2009 and acquired Mainstream Group in 2021, catering to 200,000 investors in the managed funds registry ...

Local custody assets hit record $5.6tn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025

... markets and securities services, Australia and New Zealand Nick Wheeler said. Also achieving double-digit growth was Apex Group, which saw its overall assets under custody rise 14.1% to $40.6 billion and Netwealth, which jumped 11% to $112 billion. For ...

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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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