Colonial First State CEO John Pearce has joined the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) board of directors. Mr Pearce, who was formerly GM for investments at Colonial First State, also chairs the company’s investment committee.

IFSA Chairman Doug McTaggart said IFSA is committed to working with the industry, government, consumers and key stakeholders to boost consumer confidence in the financial services industry. “John brings to the Board specialist investment skills together with invaluable input from a multi-faceted wealth management organisation,” he said.