Desmond Tan Yi Zheng

Desmond Tan Yi Zheng is a legal and compliance professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering (AML)/counter-finance terrorism (CFT). Currently serving as a Legal and Compliance Officer in Global Markets at Hong Leong Bank Berhad since April 2021, Desmond provides regulatory compliance advice and stays updated on evolving regulations. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Executive at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, where Desmond held certifications as an AML/CFT Officer and was responsible for transaction monitoring, KYC reviews, and liaising with law enforcement agencies. Early career experiences include legal research at Sri Ram Associates and customer engagement as a student helper at Advance Tertiary College. Desmond holds multiple law degrees from the University of the West of England and HELP University, complemented by foundational studies in law from Advance Tertiary College.