Bryan Zhang joins FCA Board as Non-Executive Director

Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has appointed Bryan Zhang as Non-Executive Director of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Board.

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Tabitha Lambie | Editor, Protection Reporter
26th February 2024
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"I know he’ll be an important asset to the board and his expertise will help the FCA keep pace with an ever-evolving landscape."
- Ashley Alder, Chair of the FCA

Alongside this appointment, Bryan Zhang serves as Executive Director & Co-Founder of Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and Co-Founder of Financial Innovation for Impact. He’s also a member of the International Monetary Fund, Bank of England & HM Treasury CBDC Engagement Forum, Future of Global FinTech Initiative, and Future of Finance Working Group, amongst others.

Bryan will become Non-Executive Director as of the 19th February 2024, serving an initial three-year term.

Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said “ensuring regulation keeps pace with technological developments is crucial to supporting innovation and competition in Financial Services, whilst also ensuring that consumers are appropriately protected.”

“I am therefore delighted with the appointment of Bryan Zhang who has demonstrated expertise in technology-driven innovation in financial regulation, which will be of significant benefit to the FCA Board,” he added.

Ashley Alder, Chair of the FCA, believes Bryan brings a “wealth of experience working at the forefront of innovation […] I know he’ll be an important asset to the board and his expertise will help the FCA keep pace with an ever-evolving landscape.”

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