Insignia receives upgraded bid from Bain Capital

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Original bidder Bain Capital, which saw its first offer rejected in December, has returned with a revised bid for Insignia Financial.

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The licensees set to be winners and losers of CY24

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Preliminary results from Wealth Data for the 2024 calendar year have unveiled which licensees reported the highest growth and losses in adviser numbers.

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Alts managers paying lip service to retail market

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Alternative asset managers may view the retail and intermediary market as a “frontier for growth”, but figures from EY show 40 per cent say they plan to invest “nothing” to target this demographic.

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International equities spur $35bn ETF flows in 2024

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VanEck has named international equity ETFs as “the clear frontrunner in 2024”, with the asset class accounting for over 40 per cent of the industry’s total net flows during the year.

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Building a 60/40 portfolio fit for challenges ahead

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State Street Global Advisors has shared three tips for financial advisers when it comes to their portfolio construction for the year ahead as 60/40 portfolios face hurdles.

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Harnessing AI for ‘made-to-order’ advice

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As Capgemini recommends artificial intelligence be used for hyper-personalised advice strategies, two professionals explore the impact it is having on advisory practices.

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Is a third bidder in the frame for Insignia?

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Insignia Financial has issued a statement to the ASX regarding a potential bid from a third global private equity business to acquire the firm.

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New year kicks off with adviser loss above 30

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More than 30 advisers fell off the FAR during the Christmas and New Year period, according to Wealth Data, with half of these coming from licensee giant Entireti.

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Preventing client exodus amid great wealth transfer

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With next-generation heirs unlikely to retain their family’s financial advisers after receiving an inheritance, Capgemini has explored how firms can work with younger generations to maintain a relationship.

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FSC appoints executive director in newly created role

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The Financial Services Council has appointed Justine Earl-Smith as executive director for commercial partnerships and growth, a newly created role for the organisation.

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