Financial Conduct Authority appoints Stewart Todd as head of news and media
13 May 2013 | by John Owens
The newly created Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed a head of news and media as it seeks to show it is 'making a difference'.
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The newly created Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed a head of news and media as it seeks to show it is 'making a difference'.
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