FPSB India appoints Krishna Mishra as CEO

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The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India appointed Krishna Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 August 2023.

An Overview of the News

• FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, a global standard-setting organization for the financial planning profession.

• Krishna Mishra will lead the strategy and operations of FPSB India as CEO.

• His primary focus will be on advancing the financial planning profession in India.

• Krishna Mishra brings over 20 years of experience to his new role.

• His previous leadership positions include Country Head-International Business (India and South Asia) at Becker Professional Education, Head of North and East India at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Regional Head (East) and Business Head-Channel Business at HCL Infosystems.

Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB)

• It is a global non-profit organisation that sets and supports standards for the financial planning profession.

• Its primary mission is to benefit the global public by establishing, promoting and implementing professional standards for financial planning.

• The FPSB develops and maintains the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification program, which is recognized as the global standard for financial planning excellence.

• The FPSB aims to increase consumer confidence in the financial planning profession by establishing and maintaining global standards.

• It aims to protect the public interest and promote professionalism, integrity and competence among financial planners globally.