As a global leader in financial innovation and compliance, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to set benchmarks in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efficiency and effectiveness. Despite these advancements and spending $1.10 billion as cost of compliance, the country still lost 5.74% of its gross domestic product (GDP) to money laundering in 2023.
Vision 2030 and the Saudi Central Bank's efforts embrace an innovation-centric, risk-based approach to anti-money laundering. This exclusive roundtable brings together compliance leaders and industry experts to discuss how financial institutions can embrace next-generation AML technologies with a compliance-first approach. Delve into cutting-edge strategies, regulatory updates, and technology trends shaping the future of financial crime compliance in Saudi Arabia.
Discuss the latest regulatory changes and technology advancements transforming compliance into a business advantage.
Deep dive into the Napier AI / AML Index methodology, local trends influencing AI adoption, and opportunities for Saudi institutions.
With just 5 years to go, uncover how financial institutions can modernise AML systems to align with the nation’s Vision 2030 goals.
Hear from industry experts on how global financial institutions use multi-configuration, sandbox environments and alternative scoring for dynamic risk assessments.
Learn how to prepare your organisation for the future of AML – perpetual client risk assessment. Use dynamic segmentation to minimise false positives and achieve the highest level of compliance efficiency.
Discover how implementing AI into your AML systems can help save up to $0.36billion in compliance costs.
Chief Compliance Officer
Banking Sector, KSA
MENA Regional Head
Senior Solutions Consultant
SVP - Head of Anti-Financial Crimes Compliance
Riyad Bank
Head of Compliance & AML
Albilad Capital
Head of Compliance & AML
Leading International Bank in KSA
Head of Compliance & AML
Banking Sector in KSA
Financial Crime Leader
Deloitte Middle East
Faisal AlGhefari is a distinguished Chief Compliance Officer with more than 16 years of experience in Compliance, AML, Enforcement, and Internal Controls at Saudi and international Banks. He excels in Regulatory Frameworks, Compliance, and Governance, and has played a key role in various digital transformation projects within the compliance domain. His certifications in Compliance, Governance, and AML underscore his extensive expertise.
Gordon Berrie is Napier AI's Head of Middle East Region. Previously Head of Professional Services & Customer Success MENA at Fenergo and Director at PwC Middle East, Gordon has 20 years of experience leading agile teams in various industries,and specialises in Client Lifecycle Management (Onboarding, KYC, AML, Offboarding), Software development and delivery, Program and project management in large scope complex initiatives
Nour Jamil is a Senior Client Solutions Consultant at Napier, managing the MENA region. With extensive experience in AML, financial crime compliance, and regulatory technology, he specialises in helping financial institutions enhance their compliance frameworks through AI-driven solutions. Nour has worked closely with banks, fintechs, and regulators to implement innovative risk-based approaches, optimise transaction monitoring, and streamline client screening processes.
A seasoned Financial Crime Compliance Professional with over 18 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serves as Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance at Riyad Bank. Previously held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at American Express for over 9 years. Extensive experience as CCO, MLRO, and in other senior Compliance and AML roles at multinational and local institutions and banks. Holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has completed post-graduate studies at INSEAD
Mishal Al Ismail currently holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the Governance Capital Market Institution Committee while serving as the Head of Compliance & AML at Albilad Capital. Boasting an impressive professional tenure exceeding 20 years, Mr. Al Ismail has demonstrated exemplary leadership in both Finance and Administration.
His educational foundation is characterized by academic distinction, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance Management) from King Saud University. Complementing this, he earned a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management, equivalent to a master's degree, from the Institute of Public Administration. Further augmenting his credentials, he pursued advanced studies at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK.
Mishal Al Ismail's commitment to excellence is underscored by his acquisition of Professional Diplomas in regulation, compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Corporate Governance. Notably, he has obtained all requisite professional certificates from the CMA, attesting to his unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards within the realm of his professional pursuits.
Abdulaziz AlAnezi is a seasoned compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) leader with over 12 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector in both local and international banks. Currently serving as the Head of Compliance and AML Department in the banking sector AlAnezi has spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of ethical behavior across the organization.
Abdulaziz holds a strong academic foundation with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Leeds Becket University and numerous professional certifications in compliance, risk management, and financial analysis.
Manar is holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting with professional license in compliance and AML from CMA an ACAMS and Certificates in Governance GRCP & GCRCA. along with leadership programs from Harvard, INSEAD and IESCE.
With work experience of around 19 years in controlling functions “Internal Audit, Compliance& AML”.
The diverse experience and practical and scientific skills made her a great example for women of her generation in taking leadership roles in the field of GRC.
Manar was nominated as one of Women Leaders for the kingdom vision 2030 and G20/B20 (Integrity and Compliance) Task Force Member 2020. during 2023 she was appointed by Central Bank as Chairman of Anti Financial Crime and Money Laundering Committee.
Currently she is holding a position as Head of Compliance, Emirates NBD.
Khush is the Financial Crime Leader for Deloitte Middle East and focuses on supporting financial institutions to be regulatory compliant. Khush has worked extensively with banks and regulators across the GCC and Europe for over 20 years. His areas of expertise include FCC Strategy, Large scale Transformation programs and Regulatory Reviews. Khush developed and leads Deloitte’s Fincrime Technology Lab.
