FCA's Nick Hulme departs

Sara Woodroffe permanently replaces him

Sophia Panayi
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Financial Conduct Authority head of department, advisers, wealth and pensions, consumer investments directorate Nick Hulme has left the regulator.

Sara Woodroffe – previously head of consumer investments market analysis and policy - has succeeded him. Posting on LinkedIn in August, Woodroffe wrote: "I am delighted to have been permanently appointed head of department for advisers, wealth managers and pensions, consumer investments (CI), at the FCA. "Looking forward to continuing to help build a stronger investment culture in a sector that has such a critical role to play - helping consumers invest for important goals or their retirement. "A massive thank you to everyone who has helped me on my journey and in particular to the...

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