SS&C’s African Power Play? Why The Curo Fund Acquisition Could Reshape Its Global Ambition!

SS&C Technologies is doubling down on its international expansion strategy with a pending acquisition that could reshape its footprint in South Africa and potentially across the broader African continent. The Windsor, Connecticut-based fintech and fund administration giant recently announced its intent to acquire Curo Fund Services, a top-tier South African fund administrator overseeing more than R3 trillion (USD 170 billion) in assets. The acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory clearance from South Africa’s Competition Commission, comes at a time when SS&C is posting record financials—Q2 2025 adjusted revenue hit $1.538 billion (+5.9% YoY), and adjusted EBITDA crossed the $600 million threshold for the first time. With its Global Investor & Distribution Solutions (GIDS) division firing on all cylinders, SS&C is seeking to embed itself deeper into emerging markets with scalable infrastructure and strategic neutrality. The Curo deal, if finalized, could add 300 employees and dozens of top-tier clients to SS&C’s network. Here are the four key synergy drivers that could make this deal impactful for SS&C.