Canada Team

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.