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PE bidding war for Insignia heats up to $5 per share

PE bidding war for Insignia heats up to $5 per share

The competing Bain Capital and CC Partners bids for Insignia Financial have grown to $5 with due diligence now having been granted.
Some super boards deficient on investment skills – APRA

Some super boards deficient on investment skills – APRA

Some superannuation funds are guilty of having trustee directors with insufficient skills and capabilities to fulfil their roles.
ASIC urged to check AFSL’s PI status annually

ASIC urged to check AFSL’s PI status annually

ASIC could help alleviate pressure on the CSLR by checking the status of AFSL's PI policies at least annually, says the SMSF Association.
Horse rides on a carousel

100 advisers added so far in 2025

Mike Taylor 7 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Financial adviser numbers have remained in positive territory with 100 having been added to the FAR since the start of 2025.

Simon Conn to depart IML

Mike Taylor 7 March 2025

Funds Management

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In what represents another key departure from the founding team, veteran IML portfolio manager will be departing his role in June.

ETF fund launch

State Street signals ‘exponential’ ETF market growth in 2025

Yasmine Raso 7 March 2025

Funds Management

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New research from State Street has indicated ‘exponential growth’ is on the horizon for the Australian ETF industry, with 25 per cent growth expected.

Janus takes T-Bills into the blockchain

‘A seismic change’: Tokenisation a $135b money-saver for asset managers

Patrick Buncsi 7 March 2025

Fintech

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Asset tokenisation could potentially unlock more than US$135 billion in savings for AMs, a new research paper reveals.

Super gender gap

Research reveals the ‘bigger issue’: women’s financial confidence

Yasmine Raso 7 March 2025

Investment

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New research from Fidelity has suggested that the lack of confidence among women in their financial knowledge is connected to their wellbeing.

APRA

APRA moves impose expertise requirements on super fund boards

Mike Taylor 6 March 2025

Superannuation

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APRA has announced proposed changes strengthening governance on the boards of super funds, banks and insurers.

Getting a head start

Retail super funds moving ahead of DBFO

Mike Taylor 6 March 2025

Financial Planning

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It is retail superannuation funds which have sought to seize the initiative by moving ahead of the superannuation advice delivery changes.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

Industry News

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Which trends will define the future of investing?

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

Industry News

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 Our Next Decade Investing white paper includes thought leaders from experts from Vaughan Nelson, Loomis Sayles, Mirova and more. 

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

Industry News

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

Industry News

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?


Sponsorship

Oreana partners with Encore on funding/growth offer

Mike Taylor 6 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Oreana Partnerships has entered into a strategic partnership with Encore Advisory Group to deliver a new funding and growth approach.

Jigsaw rebranding

AMP advice businesses become Akumin

Mike Taylor 6 March 2025

Financial Planning

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The old AMP advice businesses have a new brand – Akumin – as they move off under their own steam as part of the Entireti/AZ-NGA umbrella.

Figures of aged carer and man in wheelchair on top of coins

CFS launches $350 aged care advice offer

Mike Taylor 5 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Colonial First State has broken new ground offering super members discounted once-off $350 access to aged care advice and guidance.

Stockspot Super launches

Stockspot debuts ETF-only super fund

Patrick Buncsi 6 March 2025

Superannuation

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Stockspot has launched its first retail superannuation product, touted as a simple, transparent and low-cost alternative to traditional funds.

Piggy bank with Australian bank notes

Super offers life insurance protections for further 6m Aussies: ASFA

Yasmine Raso 5 March 2025

Life Insurance

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New research from ASFA found insurance inside super provides “critical protection” for six million Australians who would otherwise be uninsured.

UniSuper's new ad campaign

UniSuper’s latest ad blitz prompts Aussies to reimagine retirement

Patrick Buncsi 5 March 2025

Superannuation

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UniSuper has launched a new advertising campaign encouraging Aussies to picture their ideal retirement and their plans to achieve it.

New appointment

What do Australia’s top women portfolio managers expect in 2025?

Yasmine Raso 6 March 2025

Investment

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Morningstar Manager Research has collected the expert views of women portfolio managers and what opportunities they have their eye on in 2025.

Trump

Hard to bet against: An erratic Trump no dampener on US asset boon this year

Patrick Buncsi 5 March 2025

Investment

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US financial markets remain well placed and, moreover, on track to deliver strong returns for investors this year, says a leading market analyst.

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ASIC snuffs out 10,000 investment scam sites

Patrick Buncsi 3 March 2025

Investment

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ASIC is shutting down an average of 130 scam investment websites each month, as it looks to ramp up its scam takedown capability this year.