Former IFoA Head of Disciplinary Investigations joins the firm
Kingsley Napley is pleased to announce that Jenny Higgins has joined the firm as a Legal Director in its Regulatory practice to lead a new focus on defence and advisory work in the actuarial sector.
Jenny was Head of Disciplinary Investigations at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries until earlier this month. As such, she has a unique understanding of how regulators approach conduct issues and an in-depth understanding of the actuarial regulatory framework.
Jenny joins the Kingsley Napley team which specialises in regulatory advice to the accounting and actuarial sectors. She will be the lead adviser for the latter sector. She is experienced in advising regulated individuals and firms as well as acting on behalf of professional regulatory bodies. Jenny first worked at Kingsley Napley from 2013 to 2019 representing accountants in professional disciplinary proceedings brought by the FRC, ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA and CIPFA, in addition to advising the IFoA on regulatory and disciplinary issues.
Melinka Berridge, Head of Kingsley Napley’s Regulatory practice, comments: “Jenny’s unique blend of regulatory insight and actuarial sector expertise makes her the ideal person to lead our service offering for actuaries and actuarial firms navigating challenges with their regulator. Jenny’s arrival marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing thoughtful, strategic support in this complex area."
Julie Matheson, Head of Kingsley Napley’s Accounting & Actuarial services Regulatory team, comments: “I am thrilled Jenny is back with us. She has extensive experience in the specialist work we undertake and is well placed to advise members of the IFoA and actuarial firms on matters of compliance. She will be a trusted senior adviser to our professional and firm clients looking for advice on how best to defend themselves and engage with their regulator.”
Jenny Higgins comments: “I am delighted to be back at Kingsley Napley who have a respected reputation in the Regulatory world. There is growing demand for expert private practice advice to help clients deal with increasingly active regulators and dynamic sector issues. I am looking forward to growing Kingsley Napley’s practice in the actuarial sector by guiding clients through this landscape.”
As well as supporting clients on regulatory investigations and enforcement action, Jenny will be delivering training to professionals and firms on their compliance and regulatory obligations, including under the Actuaries’ Code, Technical Actuarial Standards and Actuarial Professional Standards. She is also experienced in advising regulators on a range of regulatory issues as well as drafting regulatory and disciplinary frameworks, guidance and standards.
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