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Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Ascalon Capital is expanding its institutional advice offering with the appointment of an executive general manager of asset consulting. The consultant has confirmed the appointment of Steven Tang who brings experience in portfolio construction, investment ...

Most read in 2025: Executive appointments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
Many of the top stories that dominated the year in executive appointments surrounded the superannuation sectors' C-suite. From chief executive departures, chief investment officer switch ups and, in one case, an entire operational due diligence ...

GDG hires chief financial officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
Generation Development Group (GDG) has appointed a new chief financial officer as the incumbent steps down after more than seven years. Terence Wong has resigned from his role as finance chief and will stay with the company until June 2026. Wong joined ...

The shifting role of custodians in the financial ecosystem: ACSA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
The Australian Custodial Services Association (ASCA) has released a white paper examining the changing role and expectations of custodians within the financial services ecosystem. The New Custodian: Platform, Pioneer, Partner is informed by senior ACSA ...

Iress dismisses takeover talks

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
Iress has denied reports published in The Australian about a potential takeover, saying there is "no basis" to confirm reports on potential price or exclusivity terms. "Iress continues to engage with multiple parties in order to ascertain whether there ...

Ascalon Capital acquires Evergreen Consultants

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Ascalon Capital has acquired Evergreen Consultants, saying the two firms have a shared focus on investment excellence, governance and adviser partnerships. The deal will strengthen Ascalon's position in the domestic wealth management market by leveraging ...

Hiring blitz continues at Ascalon

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
Ascalon Capital has appointed an industry heavyweight to oversee business partnerships, marking the latest addition to the firm's senior leadership team. In his new role, Guy Ballard will oversee platform and fund relationships, distribution, practice ...

More suitors line up for Iress

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
Iress flagged it now has more suitors vying to potentially acquire it in addition to Thoma Bravo and Blackstone. While Iress did not divulge how many other parties have entered the fray, nor did it name them, it did say that it made its "virtual data ...

Iress deputy chief made redundant, takeover talks confirmed

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
Iress has made the role of deputy chief executive redundant as it confirms it is in takeover talks with private equity firms Blackstone and Thoma Bravo. The ASX-listed company this morning announced that deputy chief executive Harry Mitchell will exit ...

Ascalon snags Evidentia executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
Ascalon Capital continues to stack up its executive lineup, welcoming a new deputy chief executive. Shailesh Jain has joined the firm as partner and deputy chief executive. He will drive Ascalon's investment research and consulting initiatives ...