Peter Westlake, UK Head of Research at Deutsche Asset Management, and Tony Good, an independent equity research consultant, have become members of the board as from 1 September. Peter replaces Huw Jones, who has stepped down from the Board after 10 years’ service.

Pat Barker has ceased to be a member of the Urgent Issues Task Force. In her place, Una Curtis, Professional Standards Director with KPMG Dublin, has been appointed to the UITF.

Michelle Crisp has joined the staff as a Project Director from Siemens.