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Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
Fintech

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

New Zealanders' US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Institutional investors stories

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Partner Programmes

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
Data Analytics

Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion

Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
Crypto

Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record

Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook
Software-as-a-Service

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Institutional investors stories

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Unified Communications

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
MetaComp & OSL link Singapore, Hong Kong in digital finance push
Payment Technologies

MetaComp & OSL link Singapore, Hong Kong in digital finance push

MetaComp and OSL Group partner to build compliant cross-border digital finance infrastructure, linking Singapore and Hong Kong for faster, secure transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
Unified Communications

FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Zerocap & Pier Two launch staking for institutional investors
Crypto

Zerocap & Pier Two launch staking for institutional investors

Zerocap teams up with Pier Two to offer institutional clients non-custodial staking of ETH, SOL, and more, yielding up to 11% while retaining asset control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Endava & Goji partner to transform private fund onboarding
Data Protection

Endava & Goji partner to transform private fund onboarding

Endava and Goji have partnered to streamline private fund onboarding with a new framework, enhancing integration and client experience for asset managers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
VentureCrowd appoints Jesse Arundell to lead agentic AI drive
Digital Transformation

VentureCrowd appoints Jesse Arundell to lead agentic AI drive

VentureCrowd has appointed Jesse Arundell to its Advisory Board to lead AI-driven innovations in private capital markets, aiming to cut fundraising times significantly.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Fujitsu & exchanges bring CONNEQTOR ETF platform to Australia
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu & exchanges bring CONNEQTOR ETF platform to Australia

Fujitsu teams with ASX and Tokyo Stock Exchange to introduce CONNEQTOR, an automated electronic ETF trading platform, to Australia by mid-2026.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
UniSuper selects BNP Paribas for data solution managing AUD $149bn
EduTech

UniSuper selects BNP Paribas for data solution managing AUD $149bn

UniSuper has appointed BNP Paribas to deliver its Data PRISM360 solution, enhancing data management for AUD $149bn across 650,000 members in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
Software-as-a-Service

Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups

Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
Encryption

CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody

CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Taurus & Parfin join forces to boost digital assets in Europe
Fintech

Taurus & Parfin join forces to boost digital assets in Europe

Taurus partners with Parfin to enhance digital asset custody and trading infrastructure, aiming to boost institutional adoption across Europe and Latin America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025