Akar

Cem Akar is a seasoned professional in financial crime compliance, currently serving as the Regional Head of FCC Controls at Standard Chartered Bank since January 2016 and as the Country AML & AB&C Senior Manager at HSBC since April 2014. At HSBC, Cem successfully re-established the Country Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Team, resulting in a significant increase in staff and improved rankings for SARs filed. Prior to HSBC, Cem held key compliance leadership roles at Turkiye Finans Participation Bank, Fibula, and Citi, where responsibilities included framing compliance units, designing regulatory processes, and ensuring adherence to local and international laws. Cem's educational background includes a Diploma in Compliance Management from Oxford College and a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hotel Management from Bilkent University.