ZIGRAM’s AML Brunchboard in Dubai united BFSI & Crypto leaders to discuss AML trends, FATF challenges, and tech-led compliance innovation in the region.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — ZIGRAM Hosts “AML Brunchboard” in Dubai, Brings Together Risk and Compliance Leaders from BFSI & Crypto Sectors
Industry leaders discuss regulatory shifts, FATF grey list challenges, and the future of AML in the Middle East.
ZIGRAM, a global RegTech organization focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), and emerging risk areas, successfully hosted the inaugural edition of “AML Brunchboard – The Risk and Compliance Roundtable” on May 29, 2025, at The H Hotel, Dubai. The exclusive event brought together senior compliance professionals from the BFSI and Crypto sectors to address regulatory expectations, regional compliance trends, and technology adoption in the fight against financial crime.
The roundtable commenced with a keynote by Rahul Pagare, Co-founder, Director & Head of Middle East Business at ZIGRAM. He introduced ZIGRAM’s proprietary AML RegTech Stack and shared best practices for evaluating AML solution partners in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
The highlight of the event was a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring:
• Sohali Akbar, Head of Compliance, UHY Jame UAE
• Muhammad Rashid, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, Jingle Pay
• Rajesh Pandey, Director – Legal and Compliance, MLRO, Mudrex
• Manjeet Pandey, Alternate Principal Officer, Mudrex
• Sadiq Ansari, Group Risk & Compliance Officer, Al Ansari Financial Services
The panel addressed key regulatory expectations from authorities like the UAE Central Bank, DFSA, and ESCA, while debating implications of the FATF grey list, and the ongoing need to balance effective risk management with seamless customer experiences.
The event concluded with a live demonstration of ZIGRAM’s Complete AML System, showcasing its integrated capabilities across Name Screening, Transaction Monitoring, and Customer Risk Rating — all designed for modern, scalable, and regulator-aligned AML compliance.