DFSA hires David Knott as chief executive officer

Former Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chairman David Knott has been appointed chief executive officer of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). For the past three years Knott has been executive chairman of the ASIC. The ASIC is responsible in Australia for all conduct and governance issues, the operation of securities markets, takeovers, financial reporting, market, disclosure and consumer protection. He was also chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). His term is for an initial three years a...