On 10 June 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it has appointed Sarah Pritchard to a new role of deputy chief executive of the FCA.

The FCA explains that it has created the new role to reflect its expanding remit, with the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator, regulation of stablecoin and cryptoasset firms as well as Buy Now Pay Later activities. Ms Pritchard will also support the FCA’s increasingly international focus, in light of its role supporting UK growth and competitiveness.