Engaging with multi-stakeholders to find solutions to promote leading AML/CTF practices
About
The FCCG – Europe Chapter, dedicated to support Arab banks operating in Europe, is a regional arm of the MENA FCCG and operates as a distinct body under the umbrella of the MENA FCCG. It sets its own priorities based on members’ feedback and updates the MENA FCCG on key activities and accomplishments while benefiting from MENA FCCG resources including its members’ expertise, its network, global alliances, and strategic partners.
Purpose
Extend MENA FCCG objectives to Europe by bringing together compliance professionals of Arab banks operating in Europe to enhance financial crime literacy and support implementation of leading practices by discussing mutual challenges and sharing experiences, including developed compliance tools.
Profiles
Strategic Partner
Arab Bankers’ Association
Propose opportunities for sowing collaborations with compliance activists, promote Chapter key engagements, act as an advisor and assisting the Chair in formulating key focus areas, as well as campaign for the Chapter to participate in policy initiatives.
Strategic Alliance
Themis
Assist Chapter in its outreach activities, assist in diversifying publications via the experience it has attained over the years in financial crime risk management, organize and participate in events, prepare communications, and provide logistical and technical assistance.
MENA Strategic Partner
Union of Arab Banks (UAB)
Facilitate liaison with Arab Banks across the UK/EU and sow relationships with key international bodies and engagements in public relations & networking initiatives
MENA FCCG Strategic Partner
LSEG
Assist it in weaving relations with industry experts, key international bodies, and regulators through their network as well as promoting the Chapter during events and seminars.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Representatives from Strategic Partners along with two members of MENA FCCG as appointed by MENA FCCG Deputy Chair.
Andrew Cunningham
Editor in Chief - Arab Bankers Association
Andrew Cunningham acts as the Editor in Chief of the London Arab Bankers Association (ABA), and in that capacity he produces Arab Banker magazine and other publications for the Association.
When not working for the ABA, Andrew leads his own consulting firm, Darien Analytics Ltd, that specialises in corporate governance, bank risk, and international financial regulation, with a particular focus on Middle Eastern and Shari’ah-compliant financial systems.
His work on bank risk and regulation is centred on the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) where he is a Visiting Professor. He also chairs the Editorial Board of LIBF's Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation. Andrew's governance work includes conducting Corporate Governance Assessments of banks and non-banks for clients such as the International Finance Corporation, EBRD, DEG and CDC.
Earlier in his career Andrew spent nine years with Moody's Investors' Service, rating banks in the Middle East and in western Europe; and six years with the NGO, Financial Services Volunteer Corps, where he designed and implemented technical assistance programmes to strengthen financial sector infrastructure in emerging markets.
Nadia O'Shaughnessy
Head of Insight
Nadia manages the Themis Insight team, leading Themis' financial crime research and training. Nadia has a diverse background in international affairs and research. Prior to joining Themis in 2020, she completed assignments at the United Nations, FTI Consulting, NATO Parliamentary Assembly and European Commission. Nadia has a dual master’s from the London School of Economics and Sciences Po, Paris, and a Double First Class undergraduate degree from the University of Cambridge, all in the sphere of International Relations.
Rasha Mortada
Group Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Rasha Mortada is a compliance professional, with 24 years of experience in the banking and finance industry with leading global and local institutions. Over 16 years of experience in the compliance field covering multiple roles & responsibilities including Regulatory Compliance, Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, FATCA/Common Reporting Standard and Conduct Compliance covering Wholesale, Retail, Private, Brokerage, & Asset Management businesses. She holds a bachelor degree in Banking and Finance from the Lebanese American University, an International Diploma in Compliance from the International Compliance Association, and a Fintech qualification from Harvard.
