‘Like pigs to slaughter’: ASIC to shut down almost 100 scam websites

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ASIC has been granted permission to shut down almost 100 websites running investment scams, with the Federal Court describing how its victims were “fattened like pigs to slaughter”.

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Over half of inheritors lack ongoing adviser relationship

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Despite younger generations representing the largest group of potential inheritors, CoreData has discovered less than half of beneficiaries have professional advice to navigate this transition.

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TAL takes minority stake in Challenger

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Insurer TAL has announced it has taken a minority stake in investment manager Challenger.

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Non-concessional contribution advice leads to FSCP action

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made a written direction after advice regarding non-concessional contributions meant an individual was forced to withdraw over $330,000 from their super.

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‘No magic wand’ for fund managers to reach retail market

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Asset managers may be encouraged to diversify their product ranges and branch into the retail or intermediary market but, two consultants argue, they may find it more complicated and costly than they expect.

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PGIM Fixed Income bolsters ranks with senior hire

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The US$837 billion fixed income manager has created a new head of asset-based finance role amid the rising client demand for asset-based financing and tailored investment solutions.

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Platinum rejects PM Capital bid for LICs

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Platinum Asset Management has rejected a bid from PM Capital to acquire its two listed investment companies.

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Will Insignia’s cyber attack deter PE acquirers?

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With Insignia Financial suffering a cyber attack on its Expand platform, this can potentially have a negative impact on the two private equity bids currently in play for the firm.

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WT Financial joint venture makes first ‘Hubco’ with advice trio

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WT Financial’s new entity with Merchant, Investco, has entered into a heads of agreement to merge three financial advice firms.

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Natixis IM flags new ‘retail-friendly’ private asset offering

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Money Management understands Natixis Investment Managers is planning to launch its own private asset product for the Australian retail market.

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