The British Columbia Financial Services Authority is appointing Tolga Yalkin as chief executive officer and chief statutory officer, effective Jan. 13, 2025.

Yalkin succeeds Blair Morrison and will join the BCFSA from his current role leading the regulatory agenda at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Tolga as our new CEO and CSO,” said Stanley Hamilton, chair of the BCFSA board of directors, in a press release. “His leadership, expertise and experience will help us continue to build a vibrant, accessible financial services sector for British Columbians, backed by a strong regulatory framework and an organization where members are valued and supported.”