Mason Stevens to be acquired in PE deal

Mason Stevens M&A private equity

Specialist wealth platform provider Mason Stevens has become the latest target of an acquisition as it enters a binding agreement with a leading Sydney-based private equity firm.

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Insignia board responds to Bain offer

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The board of Insignia Financial has reached a decision regarding the possible acquisition of the firm by US private equity giant Bain Capital.

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The licensees leading 2024 share price growth

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Six of the seven listed financial advice licensees have reported positive share price growth in 2024, with AMP and Insignia successfully reversing earlier losses.

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JBWere rolls out 2 fixed income products

JBWere fixed income

Wealth manager JBWere has announced the launch of two fixed income strategies for wholesale clients, backed by UBS Asset Management.

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AMP and Iress directors join AICD board

AICD board of directors

AMP non-executive director Kathleen Bailey-Lord and Iress non-executive director Susan Forrester have been appointed to the national board of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Advice opportunity as billionaires rise in Australia

UBS HNW high net worth financial advisers

There has been a 16.3 per cent rise in the wealth of Australian billionaires this year to over $200 billion, UBS finds, as Australian advisers shift their offerings to meet this expansion and service their unique needs.

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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

AZ NGA Oaktree Capital Management M&A

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

Dixon Advisory e&p E&P Financial Group

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

firetrail Pinnacle Investment Management

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

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