CISI appoints new chairman ahead of Sir Alan Yarrow's retirement

Formally from October

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 1 min read

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has appointed Michael Cole-Fontayn as its new chairman.

Cole-Fontayn will formally become CISI chairman from October 2018 when current chairman Sir Alan Yarrow retires after completing nine years in the role. Cole-Fantayn's term of office will initially be three years. After 35 years in financial services at BNY Mellon, Cole-Fontayn is currently chairman of the Association of Financial Markets in Europe, which he will continue doing alongside his new role at the CISI. He is also founding director and advisory council member of the Financial Markets Standards Board, trustee of the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust, a mental health charity, and ...

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 Your profession

Angela Rayner resigns after ethics report finds warnings ignored on tax advice

Angela Rayner resigns after ethics report finds warnings ignored on tax advice

Following investigation

Sahar Nazir
clock 05 September 2025 • 2 min read
What will cryptocurrency regulation mean for financial advice?

What will cryptocurrency regulation mean for financial advice?

‘Regulation doesn’t automatically make something a sound investment’

Isabel Baxter
clock 05 September 2025 • 8 min read
Wealth management M&A: Integration is the competitive advantage

Wealth management M&A: Integration is the competitive advantage

'M&A is reshaping UK wealth management at an unprecedented pace'

Jim London
clock 05 September 2025 • 4 min read