IFDS hires former BoE chief information officer Simon Moorhead

clock

IFDS has appointed former Bank of England chief information officer Simon Moorhead to oversee the development of the firm's technology infrastructure and operations.

He joins the IFDS board of directors as chief information officer from the Bank, where he led the IT programme that helped create the Prudential Regulation Authority in April 2013. Moorhead, who stepped down from the Bank in July, will assume responsibility for developing the firm's technology infrastructure and operations across its locations in Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Europe. He reports to executive chairman Simon Hudson-Lund. Hudson-Lund said: "Simon's role will be crucial as we expand to serve an increasingly global client base with increasingly complex requirements. His wealth ...

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 Wrap/platforms

M&G sues Royal London for £27m over client access to 'inappropriately risky investments'- reports

M&G sues Royal London for £27m over client access to 'inappropriately risky investments'- reports

Over Ascentric purchase

Linus Uhlig
clock 23 December 2024 • 2 min read
How adviser platforms bridge Consumer Duty and vulnerable client care

How adviser platforms bridge Consumer Duty and vulnerable client care

'For vulnerable clients, the concept of value for money takes on heightened importance'

Darren Winfield
clock 16 December 2024 • 5 min read
Platform due diligence: A comprehensive approach

Platform due diligence: A comprehensive approach

Due diligence is more than best practice it is ‘fundamental'

Stephen Ford
clock 18 November 2024 • 4 min read