Celebrating the Successful Wrap-Up of the Women in FCC AML Conclave 2025 in Dubai

A Successful Wrap-Up of the Women in FCC AML Conclave - Dubai 2025

The Solytics Partners’ Women in FCC AML Conclave – Dubai 2025 concluded successfully at Shangri-La, Dubai, marking an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen financial crime compliance across the GCC. The event brought together distinguished leaders, senior practitioners, and emerging professionals who share a common commitment: shaping the future of AML and FCC through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive leadership.

Setting the Stage: A Vision for Intelligence-Led Compliance

The conclave opened with a thought-provoking keynote address, “From Checklists to Intelligence: The New Era of FCC in a Digital-First World.” We extend our sincere appreciation to Ilham Tamimi for delivering an insightful and forward-looking perspective on the transition toward intelligence-driven FCC frameworks. Her session provided valuable clarity on evolving regulatory expectations and the foundational role of technology in modern compliance functions.

Expert Session: Global FCC & AML Disruption

The keynote was followed by a focused Expert Session delivered by Shalini V., shedding light on global AML/FCC disruptions that are reshaping compliance strategies worldwide.
The session explored:

• Emerging financial crime typologies
• Evolving global regulatory advancements
• AI/ML and Generative AI applications in AML
• Opportunities to enhance detection effectiveness and investigation efficiency

Her session highlighted how institutions can adapt to global learning to accelerate compliance maturity within the UAE and the broader GCC.

Panel Discussion: The Future of FCC in the GCC

A major highlight of the conclave was the panel discussion on “The Future of Financial Crime Compliance in the GCC – Beyond Regulatory Obligations.” We extend our deep gratitude to the distinguished panelists for their expertise and impactful contributions:

• Gurminder Harinder Singh, Head of Compliance, Wall Street Exchange
• Francesca D'Souza, Head of Compliance & MLRO, Axis Bank (DIFC Branch)
• Andreea Ilie, Head of Risk Management & Compliance, MetLife Gulf
• Kseniia Y., Group Compliance, VAM Manager, Emirates NBD

We also thank Shalini V., Partner & AML/FCC Head at Solytics Partners, for moderating the session with precision and guiding an insightful dialogue across critical regulatory, operational, and technology-driven topics.

Key Themes and Takeaways

Across sessions and discussions, the conclave addressed several essential themes shaping the next era of AML and FCC in the region:

• Transition from reactive controls to proactive, risk-based compliance
• Adoption of advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation in TM, screening, and risk scoring
• Real-world GCC case studies on AML modernization
• Harmonizing FATF-aligned global standards with diverse regional regulatory requirements
• Integrating KYC, Fraud, and AML for a unified financial crime risk approach
• Governance considerations in adopting AI/GenAI, including bias, explainability, and validation
• The evolving VARA guidelines and their implications for VASPs in the UAE

Together, these discussions reinforced a core message: women leaders in compliance are shaping a more resilient, technology-enabled, and globally aligned future for financial crime prevention across the GCC.

Acknowledgment

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all attendees for their active participation and meaningful engagement.

A special note of thanks to our internal team - Sapna, Kratika, Huda, and Himani, for their dedication, seamless coordination, and exceptional effort in delivering a power-packed conclave.

Solytics Partners remains committed to fostering industry dialogue, advancing compliance excellence, and empowering women leaders who continue to move the industry forward.

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