SYDNEY – 14 September 2026 – Automic Group, a leading provider of investor and fund administration technology and services, today announced the launch of its enhanced fund administration and custody platform, which will deliver an automated and scalable operating model for fund administration clients.
Building on its established platform, Automic’s technology connects fund administration and custody in a unified operating model, supported by our strategic relationship with leading global custodian, Northern Trust.
Automic’s modern, single data layer and scalable technology solution provides fund managers automated access to a premium service, with dedicated local operational expertise and support, and comprehensive custody capabilities.
Automic’s comprehensive solution offers end-to-end coverage across a wide range of fund types and asset classes, globally, and is exportable to other international markets.
The purpose-built capability automates critical fund administration processes through a connected ecosystem spanning custody, trade processing, corporate actions, investment accounting, tax, and investor administration. The result will be a best-in-class solution that delivers faster processing, improved data integrity, embedded controls and greater transparency across the fund administration lifecycle.
Mal McHutchison, Automic Group CEO, said:
“Today marks an important milestone for Automic as we introduce our enhanced purpose-built fund administration capability, further expanding upon Automic’s institutional grade company and fund registry and employee share plan offering.”
“Automic's fund administration capability is delivered through its proprietary technology platform and supported by our market expertise together with Northern Trust’s global custody infrastructure, to create a complete and connected operating model. Our end-to-end capability gives fund managers confidence in a full-service solution that eliminates the traditional fragmentation across registry, administration and custody services.”
"Our unified solution delivers automated workflows, trusted data and real-time visibility across the fund lifecycle. Today, it supports more than 120 fund managers and 850 listed and unlisted funds, representing approximately A$100 billion in assets under administration.”
Leon Stavrou, Head of Australia and New Zealand, Northern Trust, said:
"We are pleased to support Automic as it expands its fund administration offering for fund managers operating in Australia. By connecting Automic's innovative platform with Northern Trust's global custody network and foreign exchange capabilities, this model delivers a scalable solution that helps managers access institutional-grade infrastructure while maintaining a strong local service experience. The collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Australia's investment industry."
About Automic
Automic Group is Australia’s expert partner for registry, fund administration and investor services, giving companies, funds and their investors confidence in every moment.
Combining proven experience, exceptional service and a highly scalable, modern technology platform, Automic helps reduce operational risk and deliver stability, security and resilience, while providing clients with trusted data, greater visibility and control.
Automic supports approximately one in three ASX-listed companies, more than 120 fund managers and over 850 listed and unlisted funds across Australia and New Zealand.
Founded in Sydney in 2015, Automic employs over 400 staff across our Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane offices. Visit us at www.automicgroup.com.au and LinkedIn.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.
Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.
Automic Contact
Gareth Stewart
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Gareth.Stewart@automicgroup.com.au
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