Briefing with Sarah Pritchard, Deputy Chief Executive, FCA

As the UK doubles down on its ambition to remain a world-leading financial centre, the role of regulation is entering a pivotal phase. With one of the most dynamic fintech ecosystems globally, the challenge goes beyond maintaining standards but enabling innovation, competitiveness, and long-term growth in an increasingly complex, fast-moving environment. The Financial Conduct Authority is at the heart of this shift—reframing its approach to deliver smarter, more proportionate regulation that balances risk, builds market trust, and supports sustainable economic growth.

At a time when cross-border markets, geopolitical pressures, and technological disruption are reshaping financial services, this is a critical moment for leaders. This session offers the opportunity to hear directly the FCA on how the organisation is evolving to meet these demands—while delivering on its core mission to improve lives and support long-term prosperity.

You will get insight into:  

• How the FCA is supporting sustainable economic growth by enhancing the international competitiveness of the UK’s financial services sector
• Understand how, in partnership, the FCA and private sector can strengthen the integrity, stability, and resilience of UK financial markets in an increasingly complex global environment
• The scope for collaboration across private sector and with other regulatory bodies to deliver a more coordinated, internationally minded approach to oversight
• Where the opportunities lie with continued evolution of technology and AI