ABM Ashabul Hossain, the CEO of ABM Consulting Group based in the UK, is a distinguished Chartered Certified Accountant and CPA, boasting over 30 years of diverse experience as a Strategic Financial/Accounting Expert, a Global Financial Service Regulatory Advisor, and a Corporate Governance & Professional Advisor. His practical expertise spans across the Financial Services industry as well as various other sectors in the UK, Europe, Gulf, Thailand, and Singapore.
A member of prominent organizations including ACCA, CPAA, ICA, and CISI in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hossain holds a master's degree in Accounting. His exceptional proficiency in providing Financial Service Regulatory Advisory is underscored by his continuous commitment to staying updated with ever-evolving regulatory dynamics. He adeptly guides Financial Institutions through intricate regulatory processes, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards.
Mr. Hossain manages a diverse portfolio of financial services and corporate clients operating within realms like E-Money, Consumer Credits, Payment Institutions, and Investment firms. His collaborative work extends to liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (UK), Central Bank of Ireland, Lithuania, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and the USA via local partner firms for authorization and licensing applications.
An international authority in IPOs, Governance, Risk, and Compliance for companies seeking public listing on stock exchanges like NASDAQ, LSE, and Dhaka Stock Exchange, Mr. Hossain crafts tailored strategies for successful placements. His experience includes companies like FTFT and FSL, both listed on NASDAQ.
The genesis of ABM Consulting Group traces back to Mr. Ashabul Hossain, who had previously worked with globally acclaimed Financial Services firms such as emoney CFS ZIPP, FGC, GSF, and MSB including Segue, TerraPay, Transferway, Dirherm Express USA UK Brac Sajan, Prime Bank, IFIC, and Mutual Trust Bank. This collective experience paved the way for him to become an expert Financial Service Regulatory Advisor. ABM Consulting Group also serves as a trusted partner to the European Merchant Bank in Lithuania, offering banking solutions to clients.
Mr. Ashabul's career commenced with the prestigious consulting firm "Mott MacDonald Group," where he started as an Accountant and later progressed to Finance Manager at IT Transport UK Limited. He garnered dynamic experience as a Finance Manager on collaborative projects funded by the World Bank, DFID, and SDC. Notably, he assumed the role of Finance Director at London College and subsequently served as CFO in a financial services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
His philosophy revolves around nurturing enduring client relationships built on trust. He provides independent financial counsel tailored to optimize each client's financial standing while prioritizing financial security.