FTI Consulting Appoints Abi-gail Marshman as Head of Financial Crime for Middle East and North Africa

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has appointed Abi-gail Marshman as Senior Managing Director and Head of the Financial Crime practice for the Middle East and North Africa. Ms. Marshman brings over 20 years of experience in financial crime control, focusing on regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering initiatives.

Previously with the Central Bank of the UAE, she implemented comprehensive compliance frameworks. Her expertise is expected to enhance FTI’s capabilities in combating financial crimes in the region, following the earlier appointment of Zarik Nawaz. This strategic hire reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its financial crime solutions.

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• Appointment of Abi-gail Marshman adds over 20 years of financial crime control expertise.
• Ms. Marshman's regulatory background is expected to enhance FTI's financial crime solutions.
• Strategic leadership appointment supports growth in the Middle East and North Africa.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Abi-gail Marshman as a Senior Managing Director and Middle East and North Africa Head of the Financial Crime practice within the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.

Ms. Marshman, who is based in Abu Dhabi, brings more than two decades of financial crime control experience to the role, including expertise in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, counterterrorist financing and sanctions. Her considerable leadership skills and deep knowledge of the financial sector will further strengthen the firm’s position as a leading provider of financial crime solutions.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Marshman worked at the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, where she established and led the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Supervision department. Whilst there, she introduced robust compliance processes and frameworks across the region, implemented supervisory and cloud-based technology, and led the adoption of a swathe of new guidance being issued to the banking sector.

Ms. Marshman has been an active member of a number of industry bodies and authorities, including the UAE’s delegation to the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), where she participated in the financial sector components of the country’s mutual evaluation process. She was also an official in the South African delegation to the FATF, where she focused on financial sector policy issues.

“The heightened focus on combatting financial crime in the Middle East is ever-increasing, bringing greater onus on companies and commercial banks to have more effective tools,” said Richard Grint, a Senior Managing Director and EMEA Head of Financial Crime at FTI Consulting. “Abi-gail brings substantial knowledge from both a regulatory compliance and practitioner perspective on how to combat these risks. Following the arrival of Zarik Nawaz in Dubai earlier in the year, Abi-gail’s appointment cements the expansion of our practice and gives our clients access to a valuable resource.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Marshman said, “FTI Consulting provides the perfect platform for me to continue my efforts to improve the level of financial crime risk mitigation in the region. It will be a privilege to help build the financial crime practice in MENA, and I look forward to assisting clients with their safeguarding against the imminent risks to their businesses.”

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 7,000 employees located in 30 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $2.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2021. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Abi-gail Marshman's appointment at FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Abi-gail Marshman's appointment strengthens FTI Consulting's Financial Crime practice in the Middle East and North Africa, enhancing the firm's capabilities in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering.

What experience does Abi-gail Marshman bring to FTI Consulting?

Abi-gail Marshman has over 20 years of experience in financial crime control, including expertise in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering, previously leading initiatives at the Central Bank of the UAE.

How does this management change impact FTI Consulting's operations in the MENA region?

The management change is expected to bolster FTI Consulting's position as a leading provider of financial crime solutions in the MENA region, responding to the increasing demand for effective compliance tools.

When was Abi-gail Marshman appointed at FTI Consulting?

Abi-gail Marshman was appointed as Senior Managing Director on August 22, 2022.