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IBF Fellow (2024), Compliance & Legal
Ashlynn Siau
Head of Central Program Compliance Singapore, Citibank Singapore
Biography
Ms. Ashlynn Siau has recently been appointed as the Head of Central Program Compliance at Citibank Singapore. In her previous role as the Country Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO), she managed AML compliance risk across various lines of business, including retail banking, investment banking, commercial banking, and wealth management. With over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, including a decade at Citibank, Ms. Siau brings a wealth of expertise to her new position.
Before joining Citibank, Ms. Siau held pivotal AML compliance roles at the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, OCBC, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Her extensive background in AML compliance has seen her actively participate in numerous industry initiatives. Most recently, she played a key role in the development of COSMIC in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other leading banks.
Ms. Siau is also a recognised contributor to the ABS Financial Crime Seminar, where she has served as both a speaker and a moderator. Her dedication to advancing compliance standards and her leadership in the field underscore her commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in the financial services industry.