Silence is golden for Fiske’s compliance head
Fiske’s Head of Compliance, Leigh Middleton-Ross, was unanimously voted on to the Court of the Guild of Investment Managers last summer. He received his Badge of Honour at a formal dinner at London’s Ironmongers’ Hall in July.
More recently, in November, Leigh represented the Guild at the Silent Ceremony, the swearing-in of the new Lord Mayor – or, in this instance, the new Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Carol Langley – at the City of London’s Guildhall.
Famously, only the mayoral oath is spoken aloud at the event. This is intended to signify the office’s importance over the individual.
Leigh also took part in the Presentation of Addresses, which was held immediately afterwards. This involves groups such as Livery Companies or Houses presenting expressions of congratulations, loyalty or condolence – often along with symbolic gifts – to high-ranking officials.
The Guild presented its sponsoring Alderman and the new City of London Sheriff, Robert Hughes-Penny, with a crystal decanter bearing his coat of arms.
Leigh said: “It was a great privilege to be voted on to the Court of the Guild last year and an enormous honour to participate subsequently in the Silent Ceremony and the Presentation of Addresses.
“These events are steeped in history and tradition and have been part of our capital’s civic life for centuries. I’m extremely proud to have played even a small part in them and to have represented our industry in this special way.”
Left: Leigh representing the Guild at the Silent Ceremony in November. Right: Leigh before the Presentation of Addresses.
January 2026
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