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Payments and lending names wore the biggest swings as investors reacted to a large placement, a takeover repricing, and a governance brawl. Deal terms, disclosure quality, and access to funding mattered more than “big picture” talk this week.

Insignia Financial has secured a crucial regulatory approval from APRA, advancing the proposed acquisition by Daintree BidCo. The deal now moves closer to a shareholder vote scheduled for mid-April.

Small caps stole the week, led by a big funding deal in gold and two revenue breakouts. Meanwhile, some well-known names slid after profit updates failed to calm nerves on costs and outlooks.

Big swings hit ASX financials this week as profit updates, takeover votes and cost cuts drove fast re-pricing. The winners paid (or promised) cash. The laggards spooked investors with losses, restructures or shaky earnings outlooks.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

Big gains hit wealth platforms while Zip swung the other way as early optimism didn’t stick. Dividends and buy-backs kept coming, but investors still punished stocks where the next step looks unclear.

Insignia Financial Group reported a strong half-year with revenue up 7.8% and profit after tax surging 569%, despite a significant impairment on an associate investment and no dividends declared.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

Insignia Financial has responded to ASX concerns over past disclosures of performance rights, affirming shareholder approvals and outlining improved compliance measures.

Insignia Financial’s Funds Under Management and Administration edged up to $342 billion, driven by strong inflows into its Wrap platform and multi-asset solutions, while Master Trust funds faced ongoing outflows amid product transitions.

Insignia Financial reported a 3.1% rise in Funds Under Management and Administration to $340.5 billion, driven by strong net inflows into its Wrap platform and strategic enhancements to its MLC offerings. The company also completed a key custody transition and unveiled a refreshed MLC brand campaign.

Insignia Financial has reported a robust FY25 with a 17.6% rise in underlying net profit after tax and a record $330.3 billion in funds under management. The company also unveiled its ambitious strategy to become Australia's leading diversified wealth manager by 2030.