mergers and acquisitions

Private Equity

Investors backing PE credit push in desperate yield hunt: Mehmet

Private equity is taking over the lending ranks from the banks, says Lonsec analyst Ron Mehmet. As volatility tapers off again, demand for alternative fixed income yield in Australia is making alternative avenues more and more attractive.

Tahn SharpeSeptember 30, 2020

Operations

Media Super entertained other shared services tie-ups, more deals like this to come

Funds will be watching closely recent deals that consolidate back office and investment operations but preserve brand and team identities as more shared service tie-ups get aired with boards.

Matthew SmithJuly 20, 2020

Governance

Equip Super CEO Nicholas Vamvakas expects more mergers

Having pulled off a tie-up with the Rio Tinto Staff Superannuation Fund, Equip Super boss Nicholas Vamvakas is confident of more mergers.

Sally RoseJune 19, 2017

Investment Strategy

Sunsuper bags another merger in Kinetic Super deal

Sunsuper has continued its growth push in a move that will create a $45 billion fund. The deal is set to be finalised by year end.

Dan Purves and Sally RoseApril 13, 2017

Policy and Regulation

Engage with regulator says APRA’s Jones

Trustees should be spearheading changes to the superannuation industry’s standards, according to Ross Jones, deputy chairman of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), who advises trustees to engage and consult with the regulator. “My recommendation is that trustees keep actively involved in this, that trustees don’t just outsource a lot of the decision-making processes,” he […]

Amal AwadFebruary 18, 2013