Media Release

Doha, Mar 11: The Doha Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountats of India (DCICAI) recently hosted a seminar titled “All Too Familiar” – AML and Economic Crime & ICAEW Pathways to Membership for ICAI Member. The event was well-attended with over 100 participants, esteemed finance professionals from leading organizations across sectors.

CA Rakesh Bahety opened the meeting with a briefing on series of events conducted in the past 30 days. CA Kamlesh Tibrewal, Chairperson, welcomed the members and expressed gratitude to the speaker for traveling from UK and sharing his expertise. CA Aswathy Nandan, introduced our esteemed speaker setting the tone for an engaging and enlightening session.

Our esteemed speaker Doug Withington, Head of International office ICAEW, presented key insights on combating money laundering and economic crime. Using two short movies, he underscored the vital link between AML and economic crime, emphasizing how AML measures serve as a crucial defense against economic crime, preventing the infusion of illicit funds into the financial system.

He also explained in detail the benefit and opportunities available for ICAI Members through the ICAEW Pathways Program. DCICAI members CA Krishnan Balasubramaniam, CA Salman Rumani and CA Rahul Singh, shared their Pathways Experience with the audience at large.

Overall, the presentation was highly engaging, and the audience gained valuable insights into both the relevant topic which was evident through extensive & interactive Q&A session, allowing the participants to directly engage with the speaker.

CA Kishore Alex concluded the event by expressing gratitude to the speaker for their time, the members for their active participation, and the sponsors for their invaluable support.

Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India residing in Qatar and aspiring to join the Doha chapter of ICAI can contact chairperson CA Kamlesh Tibrewal on 55928942 or vice chairperson CA Kishore Alex on 55046010 for further information.