FCA Expands Global Footprint with New India and UAE Attachés

Saini, who assumed her post at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai on August 10, brings nearly two decades of experience in audit, banking, and prudential supervision. Her background includes a significant tenure at the Bank of England and a recent stint at the FCA, where she spearheaded policy on operational risk and the critical third-parties regime. Obeid, scheduled to begin her tenure at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi on August 31, draws on over ten years at the regulator. Her expertise spans retail and wholesale banking, alongside high-profile work in financial crime, artificial intelligence, and consumer outcomes.

These additions integrate into a broader diplomatic network that already includes the FCA’s presence in Washington DC, Brussels, and Singapore. Ruairí O’Connell, the FCA’s director of international affairs, noted that the expansion is intended to advance UK policy interests and enhance collaboration with counterparts in both India and the Gulf region. By embedding these specialists directly within diplomatic missions, the regulator aims to facilitate a more responsive approach to the complexities of the global financial sector.