Financial Services Authority
Local councils are maintaining robust financial oversight, with Kingston upon Thames Council recently extending terms for its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee members.
Kingston upon Thames Council extended the terms of Julian Adams and Manpreet Mahal, independent members of its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee, until October 2028, as reported in November 2025. This decision aims to ensure continuity and leverage their specialist knowledge for robust financial oversight.
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee plays a crucial role in maintaining the effectiveness of the Council's corporate governance, covering areas such as risk management, internal control, financial governance, and treasury management. The Financial Services Authority was a former UK regulatory body for the financial services industry, operating between 2001 and 2013.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council extended terms for two independent members of its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee until October 2028. Source
- Julian Adams and Manpreet Mahal had their terms extended. Source
- The committee's responsibilities include financial governance and treasury management. Source
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