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ABM Ashabul Hossain
CEO
ABM Ashabul Hossain, the CEO of ABM Consulting Group based in the UK, is a distinguished Chartered Certified Accountant and CPA, boasting over 30 years of diverse experience as a Strategic Financial/Accounting Expert, a Global Financial Service Regulatory Advisor, and a Corporate Governance & Professional Advisor. His practical expertise spans across the Financial Services industry as well as various other sectors in the UK, Europe, Gulf, Thailand, and
Singapore.
A member of prominent organizations including ACCA, CPAA, ICA, and CISI in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hossain holds a master's degree in Accounting. His exceptional proficiency in providing Financial Service Regulatory Advisory is underscored by his continuous commitment to staying updated with ever-evolving regulatory dynamics.
He adeptly guides Financial Institutions through intricate regulatory processes, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards. Mr. Hossain manages a diverse portfolio of financial services and corporate clients operating within realms like E-Money, Consumer Credits, Payment Institutions, and Investment firms. His collaborative work extends to liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (UK), Central Bank of Ireland, Lithuania, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and the USA via local partner firms for authorization and licensing applications.
An international authority in IPOs, Governance, Risk, and Compliance for companies seeking public listing on stock exchanges like NASDAQ, LSE, and Dhaka Stock Exchange, Mr. Hossain crafts tailored strategies for successful placements.
Mr. Ashabul's career commenced with the prestigious consulting firm "Mott MacDonald Group," where he started as an Accountant and later progressed to Finance Manager at IT Transport UK Limited. He garnered dynamic experience as a Finance Manager on collaborative projects funded by the World Bank, DFID, and SDC. Notably, he assumed the role of Finance Director at London College and subsequently served as CFO in a financial services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. His philosophy revolves around nurturing enduring client relationships built on trust. He provides independent financial counsel tailored to optimize each client's financial standing while prioritizing financial security.
A member of prominent organizations including ACCA, CPAA, ICA, and CISI in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hossain holds a master's degree in Accounting. His exceptional proficiency in providing Financial Service Regulatory Advisory is underscored by his continuous commitment to staying updated with ever-evolving regulatory dynamics.
He adeptly guides Financial Institutions through intricate regulatory processes, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards. Mr. Hossain manages a diverse portfolio of financial services and corporate clients operating within realms like E-Money, Consumer Credits, Payment Institutions, and Investment firms. His collaborative work extends to liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (UK), Central Bank of Ireland, Lithuania, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and the USA via local partner firms for authorization and licensing applications.
An international authority in IPOs, Governance, Risk, and Compliance for companies seeking public listing on stock exchanges like NASDAQ, LSE, and Dhaka Stock Exchange, Mr. Hossain crafts tailored strategies for successful placements.
Mr. Ashabul's career commenced with the prestigious consulting firm "Mott MacDonald Group," where he started as an Accountant and later progressed to Finance Manager at IT Transport UK Limited. He garnered dynamic experience as a Finance Manager on collaborative projects funded by the World Bank, DFID, and SDC. Notably, he assumed the role of Finance Director at London College and subsequently served as CFO in a financial services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. His philosophy revolves around nurturing enduring client relationships built on trust. He provides independent financial counsel tailored to optimize each client's financial standing while prioritizing financial security.
Shahid Mahmood
Compliance Manager
Shahid Mahmood, an FCCA-qualified professional, currently holds the position of Compliance Manager at ABM Global Compliance UK Limited. He boasts a diverse background with over a decade of experience in finance and financial regulatory compliance across esteemed firms and industries.
With a specialized focus on regulatory compliance consultancy for financial institutions, Shahid Mahmood has amassed more than six years of expertise. Notably, he spent two years at Deloitte as an Auditor and Supervisor in Risk Management. At ABM Global Compliance, his current role centers on engaging with financial and payment institutions. These institutions are either currently providing or expressing interest in offering services related to Electronic Money, Money Remittance, consumer credit, and MiFID investment services.
In this capacity, he shoulders the responsibility of obtaining licenses and managing the ongoing compliance matters for these institutions within the United Kingdom and Europe.
With a specialized focus on regulatory compliance consultancy for financial institutions, Shahid Mahmood has amassed more than six years of expertise. Notably, he spent two years at Deloitte as an Auditor and Supervisor in Risk Management. At ABM Global Compliance, his current role centers on engaging with financial and payment institutions. These institutions are either currently providing or expressing interest in offering services related to Electronic Money, Money Remittance, consumer credit, and MiFID investment services.
In this capacity, he shoulders the responsibility of obtaining licenses and managing the ongoing compliance matters for these institutions within the United Kingdom and Europe.
Rakib Alam
Consultant
Rakib Alam (ACMA, CGMA) is a UK trained CIMA qualified Finance professional who is currently working as Head of Finance Management for a healthcare provider. He has started his career as an International Graduate Trainee for Standard Chartered Bank (PLC) before moving to the UK for further training. Financial management, performance management, Financial Reporting, Capital planning, Turnaround and change management are his areas of expertise.
Rakib has over 15 years of experience working across international locations with small and mid-cap organisations for banking, telecommunications, retail, technology, and ready-made garments sector. He has worked as a business advisor in setting up new business, overseas expansion, financing, business development with several SMEs in London. Strategic business management, capital management, and contribution improvement are his interest area.
Rakib has over 15 years of experience working across international locations with small and mid-cap organisations for banking, telecommunications, retail, technology, and ready-made garments sector. He has worked as a business advisor in setting up new business, overseas expansion, financing, business development with several SMEs in London. Strategic business management, capital management, and contribution improvement are his interest area.
Muhammad Haseeb Anjum
(ACCA Member)
With a career spanning since 2018, Mr. Muhammad Haseeb Anjum commenced his professional journey as an Accountant at Delta International Recruiting Agency. His trajectory encompassed pivotal roles such as Finance Officer at Iresco OEP Pvt Ltd and Associate Consultant at A.F. Ferguson & Co., all situated in Pakistan.
Since October 2018, Mr. Anjum has been a key asset at ABM Global Compliance, serving in the capacity of a Compliance officer . His profound familiarity with crucial regulatory frameworks, including JMLSG guidance, FATF Recommendations, FCA handbook, GDPR 2018, MLR 2017, and CTF2008 act regulations, is particularly pertinent to financial and payment institutions, with a specialized focus on Money Service Businesses (MSBs). His advisory services have been instrumental in assisting Small Payment Institutions (SPIs) and Authorized Payment Institutions (APIs), while his adept execution of compliance audits has facilitated risk assessment and the formulation of risk-mitigation controls for organizations.
Mr. Anjum's dedication to promoting compliance, mitigating risks, and enhancing corporate resilience stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to professional excellence.
Since October 2018, Mr. Anjum has been a key asset at ABM Global Compliance, serving in the capacity of a Compliance officer . His profound familiarity with crucial regulatory frameworks, including JMLSG guidance, FATF Recommendations, FCA handbook, GDPR 2018, MLR 2017, and CTF2008 act regulations, is particularly pertinent to financial and payment institutions, with a specialized focus on Money Service Businesses (MSBs). His advisory services have been instrumental in assisting Small Payment Institutions (SPIs) and Authorized Payment Institutions (APIs), while his adept execution of compliance audits has facilitated risk assessment and the formulation of risk-mitigation controls for organizations.
Mr. Anjum's dedication to promoting compliance, mitigating risks, and enhancing corporate resilience stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to professional excellence.
Carl Campbell
Financial Crime Consultant
Carl Campbell is a Certified AML professional and Financial Crime Consultant with over 7 years’ experience working predominantly in the Foreign Exchange and Global Banking sector. Carl works with seasoned firms, exchange houses and start-ups where he harnesses his intimate knowledge of Financial Compliance to further develop and innovate companies AML system and controls, due diligence processes and KYC procedures.
Carl is passionate about financial innovation and constantly stays up to date with the latest industry changes and looks to the horizon for regulatory announcements and changes to technical standards and requirements. Having assisted firms gain Authorisation from both European and American regulators, Carl understands what it means to have a robust Compliance and AML infrastructure in place. Carl holds a Bachelors Degree from University College London (UCL) and is Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Carl is passionate about financial innovation and constantly stays up to date with the latest industry changes and looks to the horizon for regulatory announcements and changes to technical standards and requirements. Having assisted firms gain Authorisation from both European and American regulators, Carl understands what it means to have a robust Compliance and AML infrastructure in place. Carl holds a Bachelors Degree from University College London (UCL) and is Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Ankit Awasthy
Banking Advisor
Mr. Ankit Awasthy is a Chartered Accountant with more than 12 years of experience, spanning the domains of financial operations and business due diligence. Mr. Awasthy has rich experience of working in financial and risk specialist roles trans-nationally, dealing with colleagues from across Europe and Asia.
Mr. Awasthy is an acknowledged expert in the field of Credit Appraisal, both fund based and non-fund based, which include assessment of various credit facilities on the basis of business analytics of the borrower, evaluating risk based on analysis of financial data & scorecards, conducting due diligence, unit visits, management capabilities and the market strength of business.
Mr. Awasthy has worked with multi-national banks and premier credit rating agency, such as CRISIL Limited (An S&P Global Co), Standard Chartered Bank & Barclays in the domain of credit appraisal report writing for small & mid-sized corporates.
Mr. Awasthy is also a Subject Matter Expert (Credit Analysis & AML Trainer) and a renowned mentor, regularly conducting credit trainings to new recruits to enable their smooth orientation in to the financial and corporate world.
Mr. Awasthy is an acknowledged expert in the field of Credit Appraisal, both fund based and non-fund based, which include assessment of various credit facilities on the basis of business analytics of the borrower, evaluating risk based on analysis of financial data & scorecards, conducting due diligence, unit visits, management capabilities and the market strength of business.
Mr. Awasthy has worked with multi-national banks and premier credit rating agency, such as CRISIL Limited (An S&P Global Co), Standard Chartered Bank & Barclays in the domain of credit appraisal report writing for small & mid-sized corporates.
Mr. Awasthy is also a Subject Matter Expert (Credit Analysis & AML Trainer) and a renowned mentor, regularly conducting credit trainings to new recruits to enable their smooth orientation in to the financial and corporate world.
Mohamed Hashim
Consultant
Mohamed Hashim has stared his career as Head casher and have been working since 1998 have obtained diversified experience to work in different organisations. He had been working with Al Rayan Bank London- UK for 2 years as Branch Manager.
He also has vast experience in the area of Bank's policies and procedures, FCA regulations, and the UK legal framework.
He also has vast experience in the area of Bank's policies and procedures, FCA regulations, and the UK legal framework.
Hina Tahir
Training Consultant
Hina is an ACCA and has been part of a dynamic and team orientated Organization having varied business exposure. She has over 8 years of experience in working with a reputable Government Organization in Pakistan and has worked as a team member in Compliance Department to ensure the Compliance of Anti Money Laundering rules & Regulations under the framework of the Regulators. Working within Banking Sector, she is well versed with State Bank of Pakistan’s prudential Regulations regarding Credit Operations (Lending vs Securities) and has worked as an Officer in Staff Relations & Welfare Department dealing with Staff Loans & Advances all across the Pakistan.
She came on board ABM Global Compliance with extensive experience and currently working as Training Consultant.
She came on board ABM Global Compliance with extensive experience and currently working as Training Consultant.
Zunaira Habib
AML & Risk Advisor
Zunaira is an ACCA and MSc in professional accounting with over five years’ experience in finance, project implementation and administration. She managed the implementation of the FCDO-funded Sub National Governance (SNG) programme and has worked with Pakistan government, giving her a solid understanding of public institutions’ management, how provincial and federal government bodies operate in Pakistan and of the country’s ever-evolving political economy.
Zunaira supported a geographically dispersed team, taking the lead on a wide range of tasks including managing accounts, drafting technical ToRs and other project documentation (e.g. operations plan, compliance documents, concept notes), hiring national and international consultants, liaising with project partners, ensuring accurate and sound financial management and forecasting, VfM reporting to FCDO, organising conducting due diligence checks, budget tracking and forecasting, supporting M&E and communications efforts, to mention a few.
Zunaira supported a geographically dispersed team, taking the lead on a wide range of tasks including managing accounts, drafting technical ToRs and other project documentation (e.g. operations plan, compliance documents, concept notes), hiring national and international consultants, liaising with project partners, ensuring accurate and sound financial management and forecasting, VfM reporting to FCDO, organising conducting due diligence checks, budget tracking and forecasting, supporting M&E and communications efforts, to mention a few.
Tahreem Waseem
Compliance Manager & Audit (Canada)
Tahreem Waseem
Compliance Manager & Audit (Canada)
An Audit and Compliance Professional with 10 years of experience including Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, having experience of working with Banking, Mudarabah Management, Money Services, Manufacturing and Service industries. Served in External & Internal Audit, Compliance, Taxation and Business Advisory.
Served as Manager Internal Audit and Compliance in The Bank of Punjab. Currently working with ABM GLOBAL COMPLIANCE (UK) in Compliance and Audit Function.
Key strengths include Transaction Monitoring, Data Analytics, Compliance reporting, Supervising and conducting statutory and internal audits, Performing GAP Analysis and Documentation, Conducting systematic audits and Report writing.
Served as Manager Internal Audit and Compliance in The Bank of Punjab. Currently working with ABM GLOBAL COMPLIANCE (UK) in Compliance and Audit Function.
Key strengths include Transaction Monitoring, Data Analytics, Compliance reporting, Supervising and conducting statutory and internal audits, Performing GAP Analysis and Documentation, Conducting systematic audits and Report writing.
Seemab Khalid
Consultant
Seemab Khalid is a distinguished professional holding membership in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and possessing an MS-Finance degree. Her extensive professional journey commenced in August 2010 and concluded in December 2011 when she excelled in the role of Accounts Officer at General Scientific Traders. Following that, from January 2012 until December 2012, Seemab Khalid contributed her expertise as an Internal Audit Officer at General Scientific Traders, effectively ensuring compliance and optimal financial operations.
During the period spanning from March 2013 to October 2020, Seemab Khalid demonstrated her commitment to education by serving as an esteemed ACCA Lecturer at SKANS School of Accountancy, imparting knowledge and honing the skills of aspiring accounting professionals.
In alignment with her dedication to excellence, from November 2020 through December 2022, Seemab Khalid undertook a role as an Accountant and AP Consultant for a reputable private US company, delivering her contributions remotely. Her proficiency in financial matters and meticulous attention to detail proved invaluable in maintaining accurate financial records and optimizing accounts payable processes.
Beginning in January 2023 and continuing to the present day, Seemab Khalid's professional trajectory has further evolved as she engages with ABM Global Compliance. Her ongoing commitment and expertise continue to contribute to the organization's financial and compliance objectives.
During the period spanning from March 2013 to October 2020, Seemab Khalid demonstrated her commitment to education by serving as an esteemed ACCA Lecturer at SKANS School of Accountancy, imparting knowledge and honing the skills of aspiring accounting professionals.
In alignment with her dedication to excellence, from November 2020 through December 2022, Seemab Khalid undertook a role as an Accountant and AP Consultant for a reputable private US company, delivering her contributions remotely. Her proficiency in financial matters and meticulous attention to detail proved invaluable in maintaining accurate financial records and optimizing accounts payable processes.
Beginning in January 2023 and continuing to the present day, Seemab Khalid's professional trajectory has further evolved as she engages with ABM Global Compliance. Her ongoing commitment and expertise continue to contribute to the organization's financial and compliance objectives.
Dr. Madiha Khalid
Bank/Financial Service Training Specialist
Dr. Madiha Khalid
Bank/Financial Service Training Specialist
Dr. Madiha Khalid earned her Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry with specialization in human genetic from the University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. During her PhD, she worked as a short term research scholar at YALE University School of medicine USA. She received her M.Phil in Biochemistry degree from same university and awarded with Gold Medal for extraordinary performance. She worked on TB DNA vaccine and genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders i.e. Autism, Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder and identified novel mutations in Pakistani population. With a career experience of more 8 years, Dr. Madiha has been working on various teaching and administrative positions.
Kinza Nazim
Consultant
A young ambitious Design and Compliance Consultant with Experience in IT and Security Policy preparation. Designing the AML training Portals and specialized trainings for clients. Bespoke Infographic Material for Training. Specialist in Graphic and Presentation Design, Video Editing, Regulatory Reporting to FCA and EU Regulators with almost two years of Experience in the relevant Industry.
