His new role will include improving the efficiency of the client onboarding process and investor experience through the platform.

Prior to joining ASK, David held senior roles at several firms throughout his career, including Konexo — the legal and compliance services arm of Eversheds Sutherland — Finova, and investment management software provider IFDS.

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CEO and co-founder of ASK, Daniel Austin, commented: “We are delighted that David has joined the team.

“This role is crucial to us meeting regulatory requirements and delivering the vision we have for ASK as a real estate investment platform for private clients.

“As our customer and investor base continues to grow, we are working hard to streamline our processes and enhance the investor experience within a compliant framework.”