In recent years, the role of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in Malaysia has become increasingly pivotal within organizations across various sectors. As businesses expand and face a complex landscape of regulatory requirements, the CCO serves as a key figure in safeguarding corporate integrity and promoting ethical standards.
The CCO is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs that ensure adherence to local and international laws, industry regulations, and internal policies. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including risk assessment, policy formulation, training, and monitoring compliance efforts throughout the organization.
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Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Malaysia - 2024
In recent years, the role of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in Malaysia has become increasingly pivotal within organizations across various sectors. As businesses expand and face a complex landscape of regulatory requirements, the CCO serves as a key figure in safeguarding corporate integrity and promoting ethical standards. The CCO is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs that ensure adherence to local and international laws, industry regulations, and internal policies. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including risk assessment, policy formulation, training, and monitoring compliance efforts throughout the organization.
Moreover, the CCO plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of compliance within the organization. This involves developing training programs and resources that educate employees about their responsibilities concerning compliance. By instilling an understanding of the importance of ethical conduct and legal adherence, the CCO helps to create an environment where employees are empowered to make decisions that align with the organization's values and legal obligations. In addition to internal compliance efforts, the CCO often acts as a liaison between the organization and regulatory bodies. This requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, including any changes in laws or standards that may affect the business. The CCO must ensure that the organization is not only compliant but also well-prepared for audits or assessments conducted by regulatory authorities. This aspect of the role is particularly critical in Malaysia, where regulatory bodies are increasingly vigilant in enforcing compliance and addressing violations.
In conclusion, the Chief Compliance Officer in Malaysia is an essential figure in promoting ethical business practices and ensuring regulatory adherence. By implementing robust compliance programs, fostering a culture of integrity, and navigating the intricate regulatory environment, the CCO plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s reputation and long-term success. As compliance landscapes continue to evolve, the CCO will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of driving ethical conduct and operational excellence in Malaysian businesses.
CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Malaysia - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Malaysia - 2024" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Bhupinder Singh, Head - Local Compliance | Commerz Trade Services | With over 17 years of experience, and oversees the management of compliance risks and ensures the effective implementation of all AML/Sanctions programs within the company |
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Faradina Ghouse, Group Chief Compliance Officer | AmBank Group | With possessed knowledge ranging from strategy, corporate finance, project management to backend development, data extraction, automation and smart contracts |
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Farid Ariffin, Senior Compliance Officer | Mizuho | With intrest about public service, and having a strong track record of bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to address complex public policy problems |
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Jason Teoh Kheng Swee, Chief Compliance Officer | Revenue Group | Dedicated to fostering a culture of compliance and ethics, He emphasizes work-life balance, open communication, & continuous learning within his team |
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Jeoffery Asin, Chief Compliance Officer | RHB Banking Group | With demonstrated expertise in the industry, and is committed to promoting a compliance culture within the insurance sector |
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Norlin Albakri, Chief Compliance Officer | MCIS Life | More than 15 years of experience in the corporate and securities industry, skilled in the exchange and investment management, data privacy, non-financial risk, privacy law and many more |
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Siti Syafiqah Safaruddin, Senior Compliance & Audit | AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad | Having more than 5 years of experience in the financial service industry, also maintaining a good relationship with all departments across the company in an advisory and monitoring capacity |
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Subathiran Narayanan, Head - Risk & Compliance | Leonardo | With a background in Human Resource Management and extensive experience in compliance, he leads strategic initiatives to ensure adherence to national and international regulations, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical business practices |
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Tengku Khalizul bin, Chief Compliance Officer | MBSB Bank Berhad | Identify, assess, monitor and report compliance risk associated with organization’s activities via executing compliance programs to ensure effective management of compliance risk |
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Yamuna Nair, Chief Compliance Officer | BNP Paribas | With a demonstrated history of working in the insurance and takaful industry, skilled in data privacy, non financial risk, privacy law, enterprise risk management and life insurance |
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