Bhuuaneswari Mathavan (“Bhuuanes”) is the Head of AML/CFT at MBSB Group. Her current role includes providing advisory, support and assurance on the adherence of AML/CFT with the regulations and internal control requirements, group wide. Developments of digitalisation by her current institution has added valuable experience for, given her prominent role in providing advisory on AML/CFT and e-KYC regulatory requirements. In addition, implementation of AML/CFT Risk Assessment technology systems remained as her key initiative for the past several years. She has 18 years of experience in the financial sector, including the Central Bank of Malaysia. During her tenure with the Central Bank of Malaysia’s Banking Supervision as team lead, she has led several institutions, both foreign and local in conducting risk-based supervision as well as limited-scope reviews on AML/CFT. After over 10 years with the Central Bank of Malaysia, she moved to the industry and strives her career towards AML/CFT Compliance. Prior to joining MIDF Berhad in 2019, she had a short stint at AmBank Berhad’s Group Compliance, part of the pioneer team to develop the Monitoring and Testing Unit. Arising from a recent M&A between MBSB and MIDF, effective December 2024, her role has been extended to MBSB Group, to oversee the AML/CFT across MBSB and MIDF related entities. Bhuuanes is a Certified Senior Practitioner majoring in Anti-Money Laundering, Fellow Member of International Compliance Association and Associate Member of Asian Institute of Chartered Banker. She is also a Certified Professional Trainer who has been conducting in-house training on AML/CFT-P areas.