Biography
Paul Andrews oversees the strategic direction and leadership of the Research, Advocacy, and Standards function at CFA Institute, where he seeks to position the organization as an innovator and thought leader in investment management. Previously, he served as Secretary General of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for two terms. While at IOSCO, Andrews revamped the strategic direction of IOSCO and oversaw the development of numerous global standards, recommendations, and principles. Andrews also served as vice president and managing director, international affairs, at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he directed the organization’s international engagements and worked closely with key regulators and regulatory bodies worldwide, including IOSCO. In addition, he worked at the US Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Market Regulation and the Office of the General Counsel. Andrews has also worked in private legal practice. He is a graduate of the Catholic University School of Law and Villanova University.
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