OVERVIEW
Walid has over 15 years of experience in AML, and legal / regulatory compliance in the financial services industry. He is knowledgeable in drafting, implementing and institutionalising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with AML / CFT and numerous other regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
BACKGROUND
Previously, Walid was Head of Compliance and was responsible for spearheading the implementation of a robust compliance framework and interfaced with board of directors, regulatory bodies, FIU, international lenders and funders on all matters of compliance and policy making. Prior to this, he worked with a Dubai based regional real estate developer in project financial management.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the International Bar Association
LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
French
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Anti-Money Laundering ServicesEDUCATION
American University in Dubai, UAE, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Banking and Finance, 2008
University of Leicester, UK, Master of Business Administration (Distinction), 2018
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KNOWLEDGE
- ELTIF 2 European Commission Adopts RTS Delegated Regulation 25 July 2024
- FCA Issues Final Rules and Guidance on the Overseas Funds Regime 23 July 2024
- Cayman AEOI FATCA and CRS Reporting for Fund Managers 23 July 2024
- UK RMBS Flourishing in Active Market 22 July 2024
- Standing Decisions and Privy Precedents: Principles of Stare Decisis Applicable to Judgments of the Privy Council 18 July 2024
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Advises Chenqi Technology's HK$1.3 Billion Hong Kong IPO 26 July 2024
- Multi-Jurisdictional Maples Team Advise on Catcha Investment Corp's de-SPAC Transaction 18 July 2024
- Maples Group Advises Pantarei Asset Management Limited on Hong Kong Fund Launches 27 June 2024
- Maples Group Advises Drake & Scull International PJSC on Landmark Sukuk SPV Issuance 25 June 2024
- Maples Group Pledges US$ 70k to Support Inclusive Education in the BVI 19 June 2024