Anna Palancha

Anna Palancha is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and governance within the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Manager of Compliance and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, Anna leads the development and implementation of a Regulatory Compliance Management Framework, advises senior management on risk mitigation, and manages corporate governance practices. Previous roles include Finance Operations Analyst at TD, Compliance Advisor at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., and various compliance positions at The Abraaj Group and Barclays Bank, showcasing a strong background in anti-money laundering, KYC procedures, and financial reporting. Anna holds multiple international diplomas in Anti-Money Laundering and Governance, Risk, and Compliance from the International Compliance Association, alongside a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Studies.