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Temple & Webster is reshaping its leadership with co-founder Mark Coulter stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chair, while former executive Susie Sugden returns to helm the company from July 2026.

Perpetual Limited weathered a turbulent March quarter with a 3.6% drop in assets under management to A$219.2 billion amid currency pressures and outflows, while advancing the sale of its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital.

Navigator Global Investments (ASX: NGI) reported a 9% jump in ownership-adjusted assets under management to USD31.6 billion for Q3 FY26, driven by strong inflows, strategic acquisitions, and solid hedge fund performance amid market volatility.

Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm Axight is set to acquire a minority stake in La Trobe Financial Group, with Brookfield Asset Management maintaining majority ownership and operational control.

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.

Navigator Global Investments has acquired a 4.5% stake in Canadian AI-focused growth equity firm Georgian through a USD 100 million investment, enhancing its exposure to AI-driven private markets.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) has reported promising high-grade gold drilling results and exploration progress at its North Stawell Gold Project, highlighting significant potential along the Stawell Mineralised Corridor in Victoria.

TMK Energy has raised $6 million in a heavily oversubscribed placement led by coal seam gas experts, aiming to accelerate drilling and commercialisation at its Gurvantes XXXV project.

Perpetual Limited has agreed to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for an upfront $500 million, marking a strategic shift towards asset management and corporate trustee services.

Felix Group Holdings has appointed seasoned tech leader Chris Atkin as CEO, aiming to drive growth and integrate its Nexvia platform. Atkin’s track record in scaling SaaS businesses signals a strategic push for disciplined expansion.

Australian Vanadium Limited has raised $7.5 million through a targeted placement to accelerate its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, including the Kalgoorlie battery energy storage project.

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.