FCA names consumer panel chairman

Nicola Brittain
clock

Sue Lewis has been appointed chairman of the independent Financial Services Consumer Panel and will take up the post on 1 July.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was required to establish the panel by the Financial Services Act 2012. The panel's role is to advise the authority on the interests and concerns of consumers and provides a constructive challenge to the FCA's policymaking process. Most recently Lewis has been working as a non-executive director and independent policy consultant. She is also the consumer advocate member on the Chartered Insurance Institute's Professional Standards Board, and is a trustee of the Personal Finance Education Group and of Stepchange, a debt advice charity. As a cons...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

'Slow start' expected for targeted support as rules go live

'Slow start' expected for targeted support as rules go live

Royal London one of the first to get FCA approval

Sophia Panayi
clock 07 April 2026 • 4 min read
Former financial adviser hit with FCA ban after pocketing £54,000 from 'vulnerable' client

Former financial adviser hit with FCA ban after pocketing £54,000 from 'vulnerable' client

Daniel Leon Williams banned from regulated activities after being sentenced in 2024

Sophia Panayi
clock 07 April 2026 • 1 min read
FOS award limits increase for next financial year

FOS award limits increase for next financial year

One type of complaint sees a £10,000 rise

Sophia Panayi
clock 01 April 2026 • 1 min read