** MA Financial MAF.AX rises 2% to A$6.415, highest since April 4

** Diversified financial services provider records Q1 FY25 assets under management (AUM) of A$10.3 bln ($6.48 bln), up 7% y/y

** Stock set for third consecutive session of gains

** YTD, MAF up 4.8%

($1 = A$1.5906)

(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)

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