Insignia Financial receives second takeover bid

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Insignia Financial has received a takeover bid from a second US firm, topping Bain Capital’s offer with a bid of $4.30 per share.

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AFSL deficiencies identified at Sanlam Private Wealth

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Sanlam Private Wealth has admitted to breaching its AFSL obligations in areas such as failing to have an adequate number of experienced responsible managers and provided a court enforceable undertaking to ASIC.

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Scale and consolidation to be at the ‘forefront’ in 2025

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Expanded product ranges fuelled by M&A will be critical for wealth and asset managers to compete in 2025, according to EY’s wealth and asset management leader Rita Da Silva.

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Dixon Advisory parent E&P delists from ASX

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Having sought shareholder approval in November, E&P Financial Group has formally delisted from the ASX after six years.

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Being a supportive employer in 2025

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With more and more advisers setting up their own practices, recruitment firm people2people has shared how employers can successfully attract new hires and help their existing staff thrive in 2025.

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Cromwell commits to Australia with European divestment

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Cromwell Property Group has completed the sale of its European business, enabling it to focus on the Australian and New Zealand market.

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How much did superannuation funds return in 2024?

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SuperRatings has shared the median estimated return for balanced superannuation funds for the calendar year 2024, finding the year achieved “strong and consistent positive” returns.

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The biggest moves in the ETF space in 2024

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The last year has seen a number of appointments and exits in the ETF space, particularly with C-suite roles.

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The advice news that dominated headlines in 2024

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As the year comes to an end, Money Management takes a look at the biggest announcements that shocked the financial advice industry in 2024.

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What people moves shaped funds management this year?

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The funds management space has seen a multitude of senior people moves throughout 2024, including several CEO appointments and exits.

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