Richard Monks appointed first CEO of English football regulator

New body appoints experienced financial regulator to shape its work.

A former FCA staff member and EY partner has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the UK’s new Independent Football Regulator (IFR).

Richard Monks has worked in the field of financial regulation for 20 years. At EY, he advised regulators on government growth objectives, and financial services

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