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Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar

Recludo deepens Melbourne mortgage push with 51% Astar Financial buy as it lifts residential loan book to GBP £3 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute says Oracle-powered HeartSight has cut diagnosis times 80 per cent as AI is explored for personalised transplant care.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Risk & Compliance

SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap

Australian SMEs are upbeat on 2026 growth but say they are “flying blind”, lacking strategic advisers and facing a sharp regional advice gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Financial Advisory stories

Digital Transformation

Payslip & Deloitte boost global payroll transparency

Deloitte and Payslip say tighter EU pay rules are driving multinationals towards centralised payroll systems, with 1.3 million payslips now automated annually.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A

DC Advisory has hired Oliver Parker as London Managing Director in its Technology & Software team, boosting senior software M&A firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Gaming

Superbo secures Deep Capital backing for AI expansion

Agentic AI start-up Superbo wins strategic backing from Deep Capital to scale its Opero Suite and accelerate global expansion plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Gaming

Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m in tech sector push

Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m, expanding beyond gaming into research tech and adtech to boost its global data platform reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

NiCE acquires Cognigy for USD $955 million to boost AI-powered CX

NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025