Article: Deals
Ansarada wrapped 2025: Your year in deals, infrastructure and industry-defining insights
2025 was a year of bold predictions, powerful stories, and insights that shaped both the dealmaking and infrastructure procurement markets.
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Article: Deals
Australian merger laws are set to get stricter: How dealmakers can adapt
From 1 January 2026, Australian dealmakers face mandatory merger notification – meaning even straightforward acquisitions must clear ACCC approval within 30 days, with complex deals facing up to 90 days of rigorous review. Early preparation and strategic timing have never been more critical.
Article: Industry news and trends
Infrastructure NSW's David Hurrell believes digital tools deliver for social infrastructure
Government bodies have much to gain from adopting automated procurement software that supports project integrity and efficiency, according to David
Article: Industry news and trends
Maximising the benefits of technology in the social infrastructure sphere
In 2025, the case for incorporating tools and technologies into social infrastructure procurement process has been well and truly made out.
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KPMG Managing Director Iain Tester: It’s all about clarity and transparency in social infrastructure procurement
In the US and around the world, governments need to embrace processes and practices that encourage innovation and fair competition, says Iain.
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Efficiency, risk and transparency in social infrastructure procurement
Our survey reveals mixed efficiency in social infrastructure procurement, with 47% rating processes as adequate while highlighting regional disparities and the critical need for improved transparency and risk allocation.
Article: Mergers and acquisitions
Banking on growth: Financial services M&A is hitting its stride
From fintech unicorns to banking giants: Why $270bn+ in financial services deals signals the sector's biggest transformation yet.
Article: Industry news and trends
From founder-led exits to PE resurgence: 25 years of M&A insights from Investec's Peter Steward
Peter Steward of Investec Corporate Finance reveals the evolving dynamics of South African M&A, from high-stakes founder exits to the return of international capital.
Article: Mergers and acquisitions
More cross-border deals anticipated in Europe in 2025
Finland, Iceland, and other European countries show a clear competitive edge in digitalization, AI, medical equipment, biogenetics, and public efficiency improvement projects. In the second half of 2024, 4 in 10 deals involved a foreign deal partner.
Article: Industry news and trends
Global population growth drives social infrastructure expansion
Population growth emerges as the top global driver of social infrastructure projects at 50%, while regional priorities vary from job creation in the Americas to quality of life improvements in EMEA.
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Balancing risk and reward in transport infrastructure procurement
How innovation, ESG and risk resilience drive successful project procurement.
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Forvis Mazards Partner and Executive Manager: Central and Eastern Europe poised for M&A surge as PE funds target succession opportunities
Andrija and Adam explore Central and Eastern Europe M&A and private equity in 2025.
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Digital health gold rush: How MedTech acquisitions are reshaping ANZ healthcare
The healthcare sector across Australia and New Zealand has demonstrated markedly different trajectories in FY25, revealing distinct market dynamics and investment patterns.
Article: Mergers and acquisitions
Student beds and retirement villages: The real estate sectors driving deals in ANZ
The real estate sector in Australia and New Zealand has delivered markedly different M&A outcomes in FY25, with distinct patterns emerging on either side of the Tasman.
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Standard Bank's Funso Akere on divestment by multinationals and financial sponsors
With over 24 years of investment banking experience across sub-Saharan Africa, Funso has been a key figure in shaping the corporate finance and M&A landscape in the region.
