Three heavyweights join Financial Services Consumer Panel

Carmen Reichman
clock •

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consumer panel has appointed three new members, including a BBC journalist and former Treasury adviser, following the departures of Dan Plant and Frances Harrison at the end of December.

Liz Barclay, Caroline Barr and Doug Taylor and were appointed to the independent Financial Services Consumer Panel for a three year term from 1 January, during which they will be responsible for advising and challenging the FCA 'from the consumer perspective'. Barclay, a broadcast journalist and producer specialising in personal finance, consumer affairs and issues affecting small businesses, has worked for the BBC and the independent sector. She is also on the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Equity Release Council Standards Board, and is chairman of Camden...

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

FCA brings ESG ratings providers under scope for first time in 'sensible evolution'

FCA brings ESG ratings providers under scope for first time in 'sensible evolution'

Authorisation required from June 2028

Michael Nelson
clock 03 November 2026 • 3 min read
Treasury Committee flags potential bank tax Budget leak to FCA and Treasury

Treasury Committee flags potential bank tax Budget leak to FCA and Treasury

Dame Meg Hillier pens letter after Bloomberg article went live at 10:45am

Isabel Baxter
clock 29 October 2026 • 3 min read
FCA stands firm on not advocating for legislative change on AI

FCA stands firm on not advocating for legislative change on AI

‘That is the appropriate proportionate response’

Sophia Panayi
clock 22 October 2026 • 2 min read