WealthKernel names Michael Rigby as new chief compliance officer
UK-based digital investment infrastructure provider WealthKernel has appointed Michael Rigby as its new chief compliance officer.
WealthKernel names new chief compliance officer
Rigby brings over 30 years’ worth of experience in compliance and risk to his new role.
He joins WealthKernel from Investec Wealth and Investment, where he held the position of executive director and chief risk officer and was responsible for managing operational, data and financial crime risks arising in the business.
Rigby was also chair of the risk management committee and the board of Investec Wealth and Investment Trustees Limited.
In his new role at WealthKernel, he will be tasked with leading the compliance, risk and financial crime functions across the firm and managing day-to-day relationships between regulators and the company.
Speaking on his appointment, Rigby says he is joining the firm at “a pivotal moment for the company and the economy”.
“With growth comes new challenges, risks and obligations, particularly in the current climate of economic uncertainty,” he adds.
Founded in 2015 and based in London, UK, WealthKernel offers investment infrastructure for companies looking to offer digital investment services. Its API manages services including client onboarding, trading and custody. It is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
