FCA non-exec director and TPAS chairman dies after short illness

Carmen Reichman
clock

Non-executive director of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) David Harker has died aged 64 after a short illness.

Harker was appointed to the FCA board in 2013 following a two-year stint as a member of the regulator's financial services consumer panel. He was also currently chairman of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) - a role he took on last year. Harker had served almost 13 years as chief executive of Citizens Advice - between 1997 and 2010. FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones said in a statement: "David served on the FCA Board since its inception on 1 April 2013 and I am extremely grateful for the vital contribution he made to the organisation, especially during those important early days....

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

Common language used by advisers triggers anxiety and distrust among retirees

Common language used by advisers triggers anxiety and distrust among retirees

Product-led communication one of the biggest drivers of mistrust

Laura Purkess
clock 01 April 2026 • 1 min read
Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Exploring the expenditure consolidation conversation

Nick Ryan
clock 25 March 2026 • 4 min read
CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

Number of UK CFP professionals continues to rise

Sophia Panayi
clock 24 March 2026 • 1 min read