Response to the FCA's new 5-year strategy

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25 March 2025

Responding to the FCA’s new 5-year strategy, Miles Celic OBE, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said, “It is positive that the FCA’s new strategy acknowledges the need for a change in approach to risk and to regulate for growth in order to meet current and future national challenges. A focus on innovation and ensuring the continued competitiveness of our industry is also key to maintaining the UK’s status as a world-class international financial centre. It’s also vital that government, regulators and industry work collaboratively to enhance the financial resilience of individuals and households.

“The industry is committed to being a constructive partner in the FCA’s drive to be more proportionate, predictable and efficient. Delivering this agenda will support growth, drive innovation and help families and communities across the country.”

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Miles Celic OBE Chief Executive Officer

Miles has held the role of Chief Executive Officer since September 2016. He is also a board member of UK Finance and the Financial Services Skills Commission. He sits on a number of government groups.

Miles began his career in broadcasting, making and presenting radio and television programmes for the BBC and others. He moved on to work in the UK Parliament, where he focused on foreign affairs and defence issues. Miles subsequently worked in a number of leading public policy consultancies.

In 2007, Miles joined HSBC’s policy function to lead political engagement. Miles moved to Prudential in 2009 as Director of Group Public Affairs & Policy and became Director of Group Strategic Communications in 2013. He was a member of Prudential’s Group Leadership Team.

Miles was awarded an OBE for services to financial and professional services in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.