AFC Trends and Typologies: Examining DNFBP Sectors in Australia and Across Asia

Hamida Khan is a seasoned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) professional with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Currently, Hamida leads the APAC FS AML/CFT Advisory L2 team at BNP Paribas Bank, Singapore, ensuring adherence to global frameworks and regional regulations for Corporate & Institutional Banking and Wealth Management businesses. Her purview encompasses Cash Management, Global Markets, Security Services, and Correspondent Banking.

Throughout her career, Hamida has held leadership positions at renowned institutions like Standard Chartered, ICICI and ABN AMRO Bank, where she spearheaded initiatives in transaction monitoring, risk management, and AML Advisory. Hamida’s key strengths lie in developing and implementing effective AML/CFT strategies.

Hamida Khan holds an MBA from the University of Roehampton, UK, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Pune University, India. Committed to staying ahead of the curve, she has completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program at the University of Oxford, Said Business School, and hold certifications from ACAMS and ICA in AML/CFT and Trade-Based Money Laundering.

Highly motivated and results-oriented, Hamida possesses a deep understanding of the evolving AML/CFT landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. She is passionate about building robust compliance frameworks that safeguard financial institutions from the ever-present risks of financial crime.

Francis currently serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited.  She has over 25 years of experiences in banking (Retail, commercial, investment and virtual), insurance (Life and GI), law enforcement, and Regtech development managing AML/ CFT, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery and corruption programs.   

Francis holds various compliance and investigation certifications, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor. 

Jamie Lynch leads Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk strategy at Gilbert + Tobin, where he blends cutting-edge technology with expert judgement to safeguard against financial crime. With over a decade of hands-on experience in AML/CTF compliance and operational leadership, Jamie has architected tailored policies, procedures and training programmes that keep pace with evolving regulatory demands. He previously served as a Supervisor in New Zealand and has spent more than ten years working in and alongside Tranche 2 entities, navigating complex reforms and embedding robust controls.