Ninety One welcomes alternative credit head

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The global investment manager has appointed a head of alternative credit to lead the expansion of its emerging market alternative credit platform.

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Leading a successful advice practice in 2025

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As financial advisers enter the new year, Assured Support shares eight strategies to help advice businesses thrive through focused and consistent planning.

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AMP sees strong double-digit super returns in CY24

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Unveiling its performance for the calendar year 2024, AMP has noted a “careful” investment in bitcoin futures proved beneficial for its superannuation members.

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Younger generations exhibit caution towards equity markets

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KPMG’s analysis has revealed which generation has the highest ownership of shares, with younger generations demonstrating a more cautious approach due to financial stress.

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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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