Newton CEO appointed non-exec at Bank of England

Smits, alongside fintech pioneer Rohinton (Ron) Kalifa OBE and TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady, will begin their four-year terms on 1 June. Smits has worked in the asset management and private equity industry for over 26 years. She became CEO of Newton, a subsidiary of the Bank of New York Mellon, in 2016 and currently serves on the board of the Investment Association. Hammond commented: "The appointment of Ron Kalifa, Frances O'Grady and Hanneke Smits to the Bank of England's Court will bring a vital breadth of experience and wealth of knowledge to the Bank's board." Brad Fr...