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Insignia Financial has received a second revised indicative proposal from Bain Capital to acquire the company at A$4.60 per share, matching a rival bid and signaling a competitive acquisition process.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a record $4.5 billion in net inflows for the December 2024 quarter, marking a 69.8% increase year-on-year and driving its funds under administration past $100 billion.

SelfWealth Ltd reported a 4% revenue increase and sustained profitability in H1 2025, while advancing a major transformation program and entering a proposed acquisition deal with Bell Financial Group.

SelfWealth Limited reported a modest revenue increase for the half-year ended December 2024, yet profits plunged sharply due to higher operating expenses as the company prepares for a potential acquisition by Bell Financial Group.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported strong FY24 results with record new business writings and assets under management, underpinning a robust growth trajectory and a significant $30 million share buy-back announced for 1H25.

Betashares Mrtn Currie Eqy Inc Fund (EINC) units have been suspended from trading on the ASX as of 22 January 2025, following a prior announcement in December 2024.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distribution amounts for its Australian-listed ETFs for the period ending January 31, 2025, providing clarity on upcoming income payments.

The ASX has released its latest list of entities suspended for over three months, outlining critical deadlines for outstanding report lodgements and potential removal from the official list.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.12 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, accompanied by Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Bell Financial Group has secured a significant agreement with Macquarie Bank to transfer approximately 75,000 online trading accounts, positioning Bell Direct and Desktop Broker for growth and earnings uplift in FY 2025.

Regal Partners Limited reported a 4.6% rise in funds under management to $18 billion in Q4 2024, driven by record net inflows and acquisitions. The company’s diversified strategies and recent deals underpin a 64% annual FUM growth.