FCA Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Presence in United States & Asia-Pacific

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a significant expansion of its international operations with the establishment of dedicated offices in the United States and Asia-Pacific. This strategic move aims to bolster the UK’s global influence in financial regulation, support international firms navigating UK regulation, and enhance inward investment and export growth.

New Appointments Signal FCA’s Global Ambition

In April, Tash Miah commenced her role at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, where she will work closely with the Department for Business and Trade. Her focus is on strengthening UK-US financial services policy, deepening regulatory cooperation, and supporting US-based financial firms in understanding and complying with UK regulation.

Looking to the Asia-Pacific, Camille Blackburn will lead the establishment of a regional office from July 2025, operating as the FCA’s Director – Asia-Pacific, based in Australia. Her role will be dual-focused: aiding Asia-Pacific financial services firms seeking to enter or raise capital in the UK, and supporting UK firms expanding into the APAC region.

Championing Growth Through Global Engagement

Commenting on the appointments, Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director for Supervision, Policy, Competition and International at the FCA, 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. We recognise that major international investors want easier access to us, and having a presence in these key regions will help achieve that.

This international expansion forms a core component of the FCA’s growth agenda, as outlined in its recent letter to the Prime Minister, which prioritises boosting exports and increasing foreign investment as key commitments.

About the Appointees

Camille Blackburn

Camille Blackburn brings over 25 years’ experience in financial services regulation. She has served as the FCA’s Director of Wholesale Buyside since 2022, overseeing supervision, policy, and market analysis for asset management. Her previous roles include senior positions at the Central Bank of Ireland, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and Australian Treasury, as well as Chief Compliance Officer roles at leading financial institutions across the UK and APAC.

Tash Miah

Tash Miah has been part of the FCA since 2022, working in its international division with a focus on non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) and leading the Financial Stability Engagement Group (FSEG). She began her career at Morgan Stanley in London in sales and trading, with a focus on hedge fund clients, including a posting in Hong Kong from 2018 to 2019.

Positioning the UK at the Forefront of Global Financial Services

With these strategic placements, the FCA reinforces its role as a facilitator of global financial integration and a key advocate for the UK’s regulatory leadership. This initiative is poised to unlock new opportunities for cross-border investment, improve access for overseas firms, and ensure that the UK remains competitive in an increasingly interconnected financial landscape.

Read the press release here.