Muhammad Moiz Majid ACCA Affiliate
About Moiz
Muhammad Moiz Majid is an accomplished compliance and financial crime specialist with proven expertise in regulatory advisory, AML/CTF frameworks, and governance across financial services. He is highly regarded for guiding Money Service Businesses (MSBs), Payment Institutions, through complex compliance landscapes, licensing regimes, and regulatory challenges in the UK.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- ACCA Affiliate – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Professional Journey
Currently serving as Compliance Manager at ABM Global Compliance UK Limited, Moiz brings extensive experience in finance, audit, and regulatory compliance.
- Previously with Grant Thornton as Senior Auditor & Risk Management, where he strengthened his knowledge in governance, internal controls, and regulatory assurance.
- Over 14+ years in compliance consultancy for regulated financial institutions.
- At ABM Global Compliance, he leads licensing, compliance audits, and advisory engagements for payments and remittance.
Licensing & Regulatory Coverage
- UK – FCA SPI/API licensing, HMRC MSB registration
Regulatory Expertise
Moiz possesses in-depth working knowledge of international financial crime and compliance frameworks, including:
- FATF Recommendations (Global)
- JMLSG Guidance (UK)
- FCA Handbook & Payment Services Regulations (PSRs, UK)
- UK Money Laundering Regulations (MLR 2017) & CTF Act 2008
- GDPR 2018 (EU/UK)
Key Achievements
- Successfully led regulatory licensing applications across multiple high-risk and high-regulation jurisdictions.
- Designed and implemented risk-based AML/CTF frameworks for fintechs, MSBs, and payment providers.
- Conducted independent compliance audits for firms under FCA, FinCEN, AUSTRAC, MAS, and other regulators.
- Advised on safeguarding, governance, and operational resilience in alignment with FATF and central bank requirements.