The GRIP Files: Gavin Stewart

In our season of holiday profiles, we discuss Gavin Stewart’s career from Olympic rower to senior regulator to author and all points between and beyond.

We spoke to Gavin Stewart, an independent commentator on financial regulation; former regulator; novelist; ex-international rower and sports administrator. He has 27 years’ experience working for financial services’ regulators (Bank of England, FSA and FCA), holding a wide variety of roles including as a Bank of England Supervisor, FSA

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