Former FCA 'front-line ambassador' Mark Goold dies

Played a ‘significant role in supporting industry standards’

Isabel Baxter
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Former technical specialist at the Financial Conduct Authority Mark Goold has died.

Goold had a career of 37 years in financial services. He held a range of roles, including technical specialist at Standard Life, sales manager at AXA, business development manager at St James's Place, and latterly technical specialist at the Financial Conduct Authority, where he served for 16 years. He also worked alongside the Personal Finance Society and was a contributor to its events and member engagement. Goold organised materials for the FCA's Live and Local programme, presented at PFS regional roadshows and Chartered Connections events, and supported annual conferences and the ...

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