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Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

Ex-Zenith partner joins private assets platform

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

FinCap Australia has appointed a new head of portfolio construction and investment solutions for its private assets managed accounts (PAMA) platform, designed for wholesale and professional investors. Ben Davis brings more than 25 years' experience ...

Vision Super adds private markets lead

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

Industry fund Vision Super has appointed Jonathan Stagg as its new head of unlisted assets. Stagg joins from Zenith Investment Partners, which he joined in November 2023 as part of the real assets research team. There, he covered a diverse mix of infrastructure ...

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 ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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