Mr. Mohamed Ishan is the Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the Maldives’ national agency responsible for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. His responsibilities span financial intelligence analysis, supervision of reporting entities, policy development, and coordination with national and international partners. He has extensive knowledge of the Maldives’ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework and the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

In his session, Ishan will share practical insights into the important role accountants play in safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. He will also provide an overview of the forthcoming regulation for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), expected to be issued later this year, to implement FATF Recommendations 22 and 23 in the Maldives, particularly in relation to accountants, lawyers and real estate agents.

Prior to joining the FIU, Mohamed held various positions within the MMA’s Financial Controls Division, including Head of Division, overseeing the Authority’s budgeting, financial controls and financial reporting functions.

Mohamed Ishan is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK, and an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).