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ABM Ashabul Hossain
Group CEO
With over 30 years of professional experience, Mr. Hossain is widely recognised for his expertise in international banking, cross-border financial regulation, capital markets, and global tax regimes. His practice spans strategic advisory to regulators, listed entities, and high-regulation firms across multiple jurisdictions.
His areas of specialisation include:
- Strategic accounting and IFRS solutions
- compliance, audit, and assurance frameworks
- Corporate governance and fiduciary duty advisory
- Regulatory licensing, authorisation, and compliance for entities such as digital banks, e-money institutions, PSPs, consumer credit firms, and MiFID-authorised investment companies
Mr. Hossain holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and is a distinguished member of several prominent professional bodies, including:
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA, UK)
- CPA Australia
- The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI, UK)
- The International Compliance Association (MICA)
Throughout his career, Mr. Hossain has served as a strategic advisor to numerous issuers and regulated firms, guiding them through IPOs, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) frameworks, and regulatory processes. He has successfully led listings on major global exchanges, including NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). His advisory portfolio includes NASDAQ-listed companies such as Future FinTech (FTFT) and (FSL). Earlier in his career, Mr. Hossain held senior executive roles at respected international organisations such as Mott MacDonald Group, IT Transport UK, and various financial institutions regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
A trusted advisor to corporate boards, regulators, and institutional stakeholders, Mr. Hossain is celebrated for his regulatory insight, analytical precision, and sound commercial judgment. He is known for his ability to demystify complex regulatory requirements and deliver actionable, compliant strategies—anchored in professional integrity, fiduciary duty, and global best practices.
Zunaira Habib
Operation Director Based in Canada
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.
Maham Saleem
Operation Manager Canada
She specializes in guiding Money Service Businesses (MSBs) and remittance providers in Canada through licensing, AML program development, and regulatory reporting obligations. Her expertise lies in building risk-based compliance programs that align with FINTRAC expectations, ensuring Canadian MSBs operate with transparency, resilience, and strong financial crime controls.
Shahid Mahmood
Consultant
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.
Muhammad Haseeb Anjum
Consultant
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.
Dr. Madiha Khalid
Training Manager
Dr. Madiha Khalid is a specialist in BFSI training and instructional design with over 8 years of experience delivering high-impact learning solutions for corporate banking, financial services, and capital markets. She combines deep domain expertise with a rigorous analytical approach to design training programs that are precise, engaging, and aligned with real-world business objectives. Her work spans the full learning lifecycle — from needs analysis and curriculum architecture to content development, delivery, and performance evaluation — serving corporate clients across retail banking, investment banking, compliance, and financial technology.
CORE EXPERTISE
Content development: Corporate training manuals, e-learning modules, case studies, and assessments tailored to BFSI audiences — translating complex financial topics into clear, learner-centric content.
Training needs analysis: Conducting structured TNAs in collaboration with business leaders, compliance officers, and product teams to identify skill and knowledge gaps across corporate functions.
Curriculum & programme design: Building end-to-end training programmes across banking fundamentals, capital markets, risk & compliance, and fintech — blending classroom, e-learning, and simulation formats.
Stakeholder collaboration: Working with SMEs, compliance teams, HR/L&D, and product managers to ensure content accuracy and integration of current regulatory standards.
Assessment & evaluation: Designing performance assessments and tracking outcomes using Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Model, with continuous improvement informed by business KPIs and learner feedback.
SPECIALISED FOCUS AREAS
Retail banking: Onboarding, digital banking, loans, deposits, service quality
Corporate banking: Trade finance, credit risk, treasury management
Investment banking: Equity research, M&A, IPO processes, securities trading
Wealth & asset management: Portfolio strategies, mutual funds, ETFs, private banking
Capital markets: Market infrastructure, trading platforms, clearing & settlement
Risk & compliance: AML, KYC, Basel III, SEBI/SEC, MiFID II, FCA, FINRA
Hina Tahir
Consultant
She came on board ABM Global Compliance with extensive experience and currently working as Training Consultant.
Seemab Khalid
Consultant
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.