In a move to strengthen its global presence, the UK’s
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its first-ever international
expansions into the United States and Asia-Pacific.
With two appointments and new offices planned, the
regulator now aims to ease cross-border access and foster greater investment
into the UK financial sector.
Opening New Channels for Global Financial Cooperation
“The UK is a global hub for financial services. We are committed to continuing to build our global network and international reputation,” Sarah Pritchard, the executive director of supervision, policy, competition, and international, said.
“These appointments will help us deliver on our
mission to support growth through the export of UK financial services and
attracting more inward investment to our shores. We recognize that major
international investors want easier access to us, and having a presence in
these key regions will help achieve that.”
The FCA’s latest strategy marks a shift toward deeper
global engagement. In April, Tash Miah began representing the FCA in
Washington, D.C., stationed at the British Embassy. She will work alongside the
UK Department for Business and Trade, aiming to align UK-US regulatory
frameworks and help financial firms in America navigate UK regulation.
Camille Blackburn will head the new Asia-Pacific office from Australia in July 2025. As FCA’s incoming director for the region,
she will focus on assisting APAC firms entering the UK market and supporting UK
financial companies expanding into Asia.
Profiles of the New Global Leads
Camille Blackburn brings over two decades of
regulatory experience to her new role. Since 2022, she has served as the FCA’s
director of wholesale buy-side, overseeing asset management supervision and
policy.
Her resume includes senior compliance roles at major
firms and positions with regulators such as the Australian Securities and
Investments Commission, the Australian Treasury, and the Central Bank of
Ireland.
Tash Miah has been part of the FCA’s international
division since 2022, focusing on non-bank financial intermediation and
financial stability. Her early career includes years at Morgan Stanley in
London and Hong Kong, with a focus on hedge fund clients in sales and trading.
In a move to strengthen its global presence, the UK’s
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its first-ever international
expansions into the United States and Asia-Pacific.
With two appointments and new offices planned, the
regulator now aims to ease cross-border access and foster greater investment
into the UK financial sector.
Opening New Channels for Global Financial Cooperation
“The UK is a global hub for financial services. We are committed to continuing to build our global network and international reputation,” Sarah Pritchard, the executive director of supervision, policy, competition, and international, said.
“These appointments will help us deliver on our
mission to support growth through the export of UK financial services and
attracting more inward investment to our shores. We recognize that major
international investors want easier access to us, and having a presence in
these key regions will help achieve that.”
The FCA’s latest strategy marks a shift toward deeper
global engagement. In April, Tash Miah began representing the FCA in
Washington, D.C., stationed at the British Embassy. She will work alongside the
UK Department for Business and Trade, aiming to align UK-US regulatory
frameworks and help financial firms in America navigate UK regulation.
Camille Blackburn will head the new Asia-Pacific office from Australia in July 2025. As FCA’s incoming director for the region,
she will focus on assisting APAC firms entering the UK market and supporting UK
financial companies expanding into Asia.
Profiles of the New Global Leads
Camille Blackburn brings over two decades of
regulatory experience to her new role. Since 2022, she has served as the FCA’s
director of wholesale buy-side, overseeing asset management supervision and
policy.
Her resume includes senior compliance roles at major
firms and positions with regulators such as the Australian Securities and
Investments Commission, the Australian Treasury, and the Central Bank of
Ireland.
Tash Miah has been part of the FCA’s international
division since 2022, focusing on non-bank financial intermediation and
financial stability. Her early career includes years at Morgan Stanley in
London and Hong Kong, with a focus on hedge fund clients in sales and trading.
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.
