UAE’s J. Awan & Partners expands international governance, risk and compliance management consulting firm with opening of new London office

UAE’s J. Awan & Partners expands international governance, risk and compliance management consulting firm with opening of new London office

ABU DHABI: UAE-Headquartered J. Awan & Partners announced the further international expansion of its rapidly growing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management consulting firm with the opening of a new London-based operation.

The London office will serve as J. Awan & Partners’ new European headquarters as well as provide a regional platform for the firm’s partner company, Azakaw, an AI-powered regulatory technology solution. Azakaw is an adaptable regulatory software that helps companies more efficiently and effectively meet compliance requirements across jurisdictions or industries while reducing risks and improving profitability.

The new UK business will provide full-service and integrated outsourced compliance, risk management, anti-money laundering, financial reporting and audit services for banking, fund and asset/wealth management, capital markets, and insurance sector clients. The UK & Ireland office will also build on J. Awan & Partners and Azakaw’s expertise providing specialised services to Fintech sector clients covering crypto, payments, robo advisory, crowdfunding, insurtech and trading platforms.

“Advanced technology and increased market demand are creating tremendous growth and expansion opportunities across virtually all banking, financial services, and Fintech industry sectors. The challenge companies face is navigating diverse and highly complex regulations particularly around anti-money laundering and know-your-customer as well as overcoming growing talent shortages that can