Insignia acquisition war heats up with third bidder

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A third private equity player has emerged in the bidding war to acquire Insignia Financial, rivalling Bain Capital and CC Capital.

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Privately owned licensees soar as advisers leave diversified firms

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The proportion of advisers working at a privately owned licensee rose to 78 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 as over 1,000 advisers left a diversified firm.

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Janus Henderson reports improved net flows post-M&A

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Global asset manager Janus Henderson generated more than US$2 billion in net inflows during 2024, thanks to its strengthened intermediary channel and M&A activity.

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Magellan forecast to lose $8bn post-Stack exit

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The departure of Gerald Stack from Magellan could lead to redemptions as high as $8 billion, according to Morningstar, given the majority of assets in his infrastructure strategies are held by institutional clients.

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Apt Wealth Partners launches legal services offering

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The financial advice business has expanded its range of services with the introduction of Apt Wealth Legal Services to meet clients’ evolving needs in estate planning and family law.

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LGT Capital Partners unveils private equity vehicle

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Amid the rising demand for more flexible private equity investment options, LGT Capital Partners has launched a semi-liquid fund for wholesale investors in Australia and New Zealand.

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2 fund managers make senior hires

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Perennial Partners and Dexus have both made senior appointments to their fund management teams as they evolve their businesses.

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FSCP makes latest decision over super advice error

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Advice around a client’s concessional contribution cap was the reason for the latest written direction by the Financial Services and Credit Panel.

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Professional development a ‘core focus’ for wealth managers

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Wealth management leaders are being encouraged to maximise the value of new and existing talent through continuous upskilling, as one-quarter of Australian employees seek greater professional development.

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Sequoia gains major shareholder seeking to benefit from M&A

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Sequoia has gained a new shareholder after the Australian Wealth Advisors Group took a substantial stake, stating it sees the advice licensee’s shares trading at a deep discount after corporate activity last year .

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