Smith & Williamson appoints ex-UK payments regulator head Chris Hemsley to economic advisory practice

• Smith & Williamson Holdings named Chris Hemsley a director in its economic advisory practice, targeting growth in financial services and payments work.
• Hemsley joins from specialist regulatory consultancy Fingleton, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in economic regulation, competition policy, consumer protection.
• He previously led the Payment Systems Regulator as executive director and board member, serving earlier as chief executive of the UK Regulators Network.
• The hire follows the May 2026 launch of the economic advisory practice, led by partners Schellion Horn and Jonathan Gillham.

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