Financial Planning firm Perspective has appointed Sam Ward as head of mergers and acquisitions.

Investment manager Titan Private Wealth has appointed Matt Beddall as joint CEO alongside existing CEO Mark Puleikis.

Financial services mutual Wesleyan has appointed Karen Blatchford as managing director of dental, direct and intermediary distribution.

Financial Planner and professional services firm Progeny has appointed Tom Wood as its new chief financial officer as the firm looks for options to speed up growth.