A Platinum deal:Geoff Wilson eyes move for Kerr Neilson’s $12b giant
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A Platinum deal:Geoff Wilson eyes move for Kerr Neilson’s $12b giant

A bidding war may break out for Platinum Asset Management,with prominent investor Geoff Wilson said to be among the parties interested in the funds management group.

  • byAnne Hyland

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