Apex Group onboards Mercer’s fund administration operations
24 June 2026 Australia
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Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has entered into an agreement to onboard Mercer New Zealand’s fund administration operations.
According to the firm, the lift out will see Mercer’s experienced New Zealand administration team and operational capabilities integrated into Apex Group, ensuring continuity of service for clients while further complementing Apex Group’s fund administration and registry capability in the New Zealand market.
The agreement is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Additionally, as part of its continued investment in the region, Apex Group’s technology partner, Novigi, is expanding into New Zealand, building on its long-standing partnership with Apex Group in Australia.
This expansion supports Apex Group’s evolving operating model as it integrates Mercer’s business, the firm notes.
Novigi brings specialist expertise in data, technology, and digital delivery to support scalable, future-ready solutions across Australasia.
Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group, says: “Australasia is a priority growth region for Apex Group, and New Zealand is a key part of that strategy. This agreement reflects our disciplined, long-term approach to building scale and capability in the market.
“We are bringing Mercer’s experienced administration team into Apex Group while continuing to invest in technology through the expansion of our partnership with Novigi.
“Together, these investments strengthen our platform, create meaningful opportunities for our staff, and enable us to deliver consistent, market leading outcomes for clients as we deepen our presence across New Zealand.”
According to the firm, the lift out will see Mercer’s experienced New Zealand administration team and operational capabilities integrated into Apex Group, ensuring continuity of service for clients while further complementing Apex Group’s fund administration and registry capability in the New Zealand market.
The agreement is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Additionally, as part of its continued investment in the region, Apex Group’s technology partner, Novigi, is expanding into New Zealand, building on its long-standing partnership with Apex Group in Australia.
This expansion supports Apex Group’s evolving operating model as it integrates Mercer’s business, the firm notes.
Novigi brings specialist expertise in data, technology, and digital delivery to support scalable, future-ready solutions across Australasia.
Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group, says: “Australasia is a priority growth region for Apex Group, and New Zealand is a key part of that strategy. This agreement reflects our disciplined, long-term approach to building scale and capability in the market.
“We are bringing Mercer’s experienced administration team into Apex Group while continuing to invest in technology through the expansion of our partnership with Novigi.
“Together, these investments strengthen our platform, create meaningful opportunities for our staff, and enable us to deliver consistent, market leading outcomes for clients as we deepen our presence across New Zealand.”
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