The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) announced that Charles Nichols stepped down from the Board of Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) Limited on 31 March 2026 after a long period of service. Nichols previously served on the Market Practitioner Panel that contributed to the Fair and Effective Markets Review in 2014/15, which led to the creation of FMSB. He became a Director in January 2017, served as Senior Independent Director for three years, and chaired the Audit & Risk Committee from March 2021 to December 2025. Board Chair Jonathan Moulds credited Nichols with helping shape the organisation and supporting its development as a body for standards and good practice in wholesale financial markets.
Financial Markets Standards Board 2026-04-01
Financial Markets Standards Board announces Charles Nichols steps down from its Board
The Financial Markets Standards Board announced that Charles Nichols has stepped down from the Board of Financial Markets Standards Board Limited as of 31 March 2026 after a long period of service. Nichols, a Director since January 2017, previously served as Senior Independent Director and chaired the Audit & Risk Committee, and was credited by the Board Chair with helping shape the organisation and its role in promoting standards and good practice in wholesale financial markets.