Wealth manager and Financial Planner Brewin Dolphin has appointed Robin Beer, managing director of investment solutions and distribution, as its new chief executive to replace retiring current chief executive David Nicol.

The Money and Pensions Service, the government-backed consumer financial guidance body, has appointed acting CEO Caroline Siarkiewicz as its permanent chief executive.

The Treasury has appointed experienced FCA hand Christopher Woolard as its interim chief executive, replacing Andrew Bailey who is leaving in March to be Bank of England Governor.

Financial mutual LV= has recruited Mark Hartigan from Zurich to be its interim chief executive with effect from 1 January on an initial 12 month contract, subject to regulatory approval.