Perpetual/KKR deal ruled ‘not in best interest of shareholders’

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An independent expert has ruled the Perpetual deal with KKR is no longer in the best interest of shareholders in light of the increased tax liabilities.

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AZ NGA seeks to triple in size as Oaktree deal completes

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AZ NGA is looking to triple in size over the next five years as US investment giant Oaktree completes its $240 million investment in the professional services company.

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E&P moves to non-executive board

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E&P Financial Group has announced director Tony Johnson will move into a non-executive capacity next year, meaning chief executive Ben Keeble will be the only executive remaining on the board.

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Firetrail’s investment strategy head Doyle among 4 to exit

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Firetrail Investments has confirmed the departure of four executives over the last quarter, including head of investment strategy Anthony Doyle.

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Insignia Financial appoints MLC & OnePath custodian

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The Australian wealth management firm has named a custodian for its MLC and OnePath businesses following an extensive tender process.

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Where could be the next M&A target in 2025?

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Experts believe rival licensee AMP and technology software firms could be next on the list for private equity firms looking to enter the Australian market.

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Asian asset manager makes acquisition to support Australian private credit business

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Global real asset manager CapitaLand Investment has announced a key acquisition from Wingate as part of its growth strategy in Australia.

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ASIC confirms finalised industry funding levy

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ASIC has announced its finalised industry funding levy, detailing how much licensees will have to pay for the 2023–24 financial year and how it compares to original estimates.

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Potential ‘name and shame’ breach reporting approach sparks AFSL uneasiness

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A legal expert has flagged there is growing tension in the industry as ASIC considers naming licensees in its breach reports, with such a move potentially deterring proactive self-reporting.

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Insignia's $2.7bn bid ‘opens the floodgates’ for US PE deals

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The potential $2.7 billion bid for Insignia from US private equity player Bain Capital could be hard for shareholders to resist and would “open the floodgates” for US firms looking at Australia, according to experts.

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