Barrenjoey reinforces Asian presence with Hong Kong office

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Australian financial services firm Barrenjoey has opened a Hong Kong-based office after the acquisition of an Asian business, marking its second international office.

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PIMCO adds 4 fixed income ETFs to product suite

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PIMCO has announced the launch of four ETFs that seek to democratise active fixed income investing in Australia through institutional-grade solutions.

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T. Rowe Price inks strategic relationship with US insurer

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T. Rowe Price has formed a strategic relationship with a US life insurance and annuity company which will see the asset manager manage its public and private assets, and explore product development opportunities.

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Pinnacle NPAT jumps 151% in H1

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Pinnacle has reported a 151 per cent rise in net profit after tax in its half-year results, helped by overseas expansion and affiliate performance fees with further international deals in the pipeline.

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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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