FCA and PRA reveal new chair of the FSCS

The FCA and PRA have appointed Elizabeth Passey as chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme’s (FSCS) board. 

Over a 30-year career, Elizabeth held senior positions with J Stern & Company, Investec Asset Management and Morgan Stanley. She recently completed two terms as chair of the Rural Payments Agency, and as convener of the University of Glasgow.

Elizabeth Passey succeeds Marshall Bailey, who is stepping down after two terms as FSCS chair.

The FCA’s senior independent director, Richard Lloyd, who was on the selection panel, commented: “Elizabeth will bring a wealth of experience of financial services, public service and governance to the role and we look forward to working with her.

“I want to thank Marshall for his impressive leadership over the last six years, a period of significant change for the FSCS.”

Elizabeth Passey, said: “I am delighted to be joining the FSCS as its new chair. The FSCS provides trust in financial services, and this is arguably more important than ever. It is vital the organisation continues to provide a high-quality service that gives consumers the confidence to save and invest.

“Marshall and the FSCS’ board have directed the organisation through a significant change to its work, with a steep rise in complex claims over the last six years. I’m looking forward to working with the other directors and the executive team to help the FSCS continue its evolution as a compensation scheme, so that it can best protect consumers in the years ahead.”