M.Com, CA (Eng. & Wales), FCCA (UK), CPA (Australia), MCSI, MICA
ABM Ashabul Hossain
Group CEO
Mr. ABM Ashabul Hossain is the Group CEO of ABM Consulting Group PLC, a UK-headquartered international consultancy with a presence in fourteen jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and several EU Member States.
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 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.
Maham Saleem is a dedicated compliance and financial crime specialist with extensive experience in AML/CTF frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance under FINTRAC regulations.
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, 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 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.
Banking, Financial Services & Capital Markets Training
Dr. Madiha Khalid
Consultant
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.
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.
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.
