Laurence Ascott

Laurence Ascott, CFA, FCCA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in risk management and treasury operations. Currently serving as the Head of Treasury, Market, Liquidity Risk Management at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank since October 2023, Ascott's responsibilities include managing Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book and overseeing Liquidity Risk Management. Previously, Ascott held key positions at the Royal Bank of Scotland, including Head of Non Traded Market Risk Management, and was instrumental in ensuring effective risk management across the central balance sheet. Ascott's career also includes roles at RBS Asset Finance, RBS Corporate Banking, AIG, Europ Assistance, and PwC, showcasing a robust background in financial accounting and risk strategy. Educational qualifications include a CFA from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, ACCA membership, and an Accounting Science degree from the University of South Africa, among others.