Klipin takes helm of FSC

Richard Kiplin

He will start in the role from mid-November.

Owen Gill had been in the position, spanning both FSC and Workplace Savings, since former chief executive Peter Neilson stepped down after Melville Jessup Weaver's report into life insurance distribution sparked widescale internal ructions.

Gil reviewed memberships and finances, helping to establish a stable basis for the future success of the organisation. But he did not seek the role permanently.

Chairman Rob Flannagan said the FSC was committed to stepping up its work in the areas of regulation, tax policy, and professional standards, among other things. This includes work on a professional code of conduct that will apply to members.