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Elanor Investors Group has finalised a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, restructuring its debt and setting the stage for expansion in Asia. The move repaid existing facilities and bolstered working capital, while a Singapore acquisition awaits regulatory green light.

Insignia Financial’s $3.3 billion acquisition by CC Capital Partners has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Federal Court approving the scheme of arrangement and share trading set to suspend imminently. Shareholders on record will receive $4.80 per share when the deal completes later this month.

The Federal Court has approved the acquisition scheme for Insignia Financial by CC Capital Partners, setting the stage for a $4.80 per share cash payout and imminent ASX suspension.

AMP Limited's first quarter of 2026 saw Platforms net cashflows jump 45% to $1.1 billion, alongside improved outflows in Superannuation & Investments and a $150 million share buyback commencement. The bank's GO deposits also surged, signaling momentum despite market headwinds.

Netwealth delivered a resilient March quarter with $4 billion in net inflows, pushing total funds under administration to $125.8 billion despite a 3.7% market dip. Growth in Managed Accounts and new intermediary relationships underpin ongoing momentum.

Australian Ethical’s funds under management slid 3.7% to $13.57 billion in Q3 2026 amid market volatility, but the firm bolstered growth with a new $125 million private markets fund backed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and solid middle market client wins.

Ovanti Limited has raised $5.27 million through a discounted placement, aiming to accelerate its global Buy Now Pay Later platform and Super App development with AI integration and merchant expansion.

Tian An Australia Limited reported a statutory profit of $23.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong property development sales and a gain from restructuring its major shareholder loan. The company progressed multiple residential projects and improved its net asset position amid a recovering housing market.

Insignia Financial Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 Index ahead of its acquisition by Daintree BidCo, with 4DMedical Limited stepping in on April 20, 2026.

Whitefield Income Limited has declared fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for April through June 2026, delivering an annualised yield of 8.3% based on the March 31 share price. The company continues its approach of combining steady monthly payments with potential half yearly top-ups.

Freelancer Limited has delivered a landmark FY25 with record profitability, a major NASA contract win, and significant AI-driven growth across its marketplaces and payment services.

WhiteHawk (ASX: WHK) has acquired Quixxi, gaining the Clarity AI platform to extend its cybersecurity services into the burgeoning global AI governance sector. The deal positions WhiteHawk at the convergence of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risk management amid rapid market growth and regulatory momentum.