The Right DA Club has announced the appointment of Steven Howard as head of regulatory Support.

Howard joins with immediate effect having spent over 35 years working in the financial services industry in both adviser and compliance-focused roles.

He will look after The Right DA Club’s regulatory support proposition which delivers compliance solutions to directly authorised firms covering: file checking, compliance support days, complaints handling, financial promotion approvals, onboarding support and more.

The Right DA Club also offers an FCA application support service, a commission club, technology provision and a range of other services and resources for its members.

Howard who was previously at Simplybiz (where he spent over 16 years, most recently as its head of mortgage lending & compliance services) will report to Chelsea Kiefert, head of DA at The Right Mortgage.

He has also been a self-employed IFA and a principal of a mortgage brokerage.

Commenting on the appointment Kiefert says: “Our compliance solutions are a central part of The Right DA Club proposition and Steven’s experience in this area is second to none.

“In a world where regulation continues to shift, and the responsibilities for advisory practices become ever greater, we know that DA firms want the backing, resource and support of quality clubs and experienced individuals in order to navigate through these waters.”