UK’s financial regulator sets up US and Asia-Pacific outposts

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Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 4:54 AM 2 min read

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has expanded into the US and Asia-Pacific to improve international cooperation.

The move marks the FCA’s first international expansion.

Tash Miah has been appointed to represent the FCA at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, starting in April.

In her role, Miah will collaborate with the Department for Business and Trade to enhance UK-US financial services policy and regulatory cooperation, while also assisting US financial firms in understanding UK regulations.

Tash Miah joined the FCA in 2022, where she has been involved in the international division focusing on non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) and leading the financial stability engagement group (FSEG).

In addition, Camille Blackburn will take on the role of director for Asia-Pacific, with plans to open a regional office in Australia by July 2025.

Blackburn's responsibilities will include aiding financial services firms in navigating regulations to enter the UK market or raise capital, as well as providing support to UK firms looking to expand into the Asia-Pacific region.

Camille Blackburn has served as the director of wholesale buyside at the FCA since 2022, overseeing supervision, policy, and market analysis for asset management and related services.

FCA supervision, policy, competition and international executive director Sarah Pritchard said: “The UK is a global hub for financial services. We are committed to continuing to build our global network and international reputation.

“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.”

Earlier this month, FCA proposed regulatory changes for alternative asset managers to facilitate market entry, promote growth, enhance competition, and encourage innovation in the sector.

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