Dame Alison Rose, the former chief executive of NatWest, has joined global wealth management platform FNZ as chair of its UK business and as a member of the group board.

In her new role, the company said Rose will work to accelerate the company’s strategy and support its commitment to making investing more accessible to more people worldwide.

FNZ, which currently has over $2 trillion in assets on its platform, said the appointment of Rose reflects its continued investment in its leadership and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest wealth management platforms.

Rose currently serves as chair of Mishcon de Reya and is senior partner at Charterhouse Capital Partners.

She spent over 30 years at NatWest Group until stepping down in 2023. Rose held various senior roles at the bank and led large-scale strategic and operational transformation.

Rose left her role as chief executive of NatWest after admitting she gave inaccurate information to the BBC about the closure of Nigel Farage’s Coutts account.

She missed out on around £7.6 million in bonuses and awards following a review by the bank which concluded that while there had been no finding of misconduct, Rose did not meet the threshold of “good leaver” status under the terms of its share award plan.

“Alison brings unparalleled experience in UK Retail Savings and regulation, which will be invaluable in the UK, our largest market, and across the globe as FNZ continues to grow,” said Gregor Stewart, FNZ group chair. “Her perspective will further strengthen the Board as we support the business in delivering on our long-term ambitions.”

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