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

ASIC AFSL breaches

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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