About Accumen Global Academy

Accumen CEO Message

I am pleased to present myself as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AcumenGlobal Academy. Here in Acumen, I am continuously striving to deliver effectiveand efficient services to all my clients. I focus on understanding the client'sproblem in details and design a bespoke solution package. I have a wide range ofexperience in FCA Authorization, Post Authorization FCA Reporting, HMRC MoneyLaundering Investigation, MLR Training, Compliance Audit, Accountancy andTaxation for years. Acumen gives me the best platform to deliver those hard-earned experience to our client base in the financial and non-financial sectors.Acumen is a leading consulting firm for financial and compliance services in theUK.

MESSAGECEOI have achieved a 15 years plus milestone by individual experience and achievedseveral memberships to deliver quality services to the financial service businesses.We are a member of the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants(APCC) which is recognized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are also amember of CPAA. We have been certified as Proadvisor by Quickbooks Online andXero software to provide services to our clients to comply with MTD. We are using arange of state of art accountancy and tax software i.e. Irish Elements, Taxfiler,Accountancy Manager, VT Transaction Plus, Sage Cloud, Quickbooks, Xero,Moneysoft. In our team, we have recruited and trained all ACCA qualified and partqualified professional who are young and energetic to serve the clients. Our ethicalstandards are high in nature in all business contexts and so is our team. We believein 6 Value principles Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, Clarity & Timeliness.

Md M A Khan

Director, CEO &Regulatory Compliance
Expert BBA (UIU), MBA(ARU), AICA, ACPA,ACSI
Md MA Khan

Introduction Our Company

We take care of everything

Protect Your Business and Empower Your Team with Acumen Global Academy’s Comprehensive Training Programs.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, theneed for effective risk management, compliance,and security practices has never been greater.Regulatory requirements are constantly changing,and the consequences of non-compliance can besevere.

At Acumen Global Academy, we offer a suite ofcutting-edge, expert-led training programs that aredesigned to equip your team with the knowledge andskills needed to navigate these complex challenges.Our programs cover the most critical areas ofbusiness operations and risk management, ensuringyour organization remains compliant, secure, andethical at every level.

Our people

Our senior experts play a direct role in your project.

Senior experts who are a unique mix of experienced consultants, ex-regulators, ex-bankers and former in-house compliance experts who hold senior positions with leading compliance related industry associations and provide you with industry best practice and insight.

We know the resource struggles faced by compliance teams because we work with them every day. We understand the challenges faced by entrepreneurs because we founded our own business that we grew from our own hard work. Together we are acumen.

Md Mahabubul Alam Khan
Md Mahabubul Alam Khan

Director, CEO, & Regulatory Compliance Expert

Oliur Rahman
Oliur Rahman

Regulatory Risk & Compliance Consultant

Md Safayet Akber Siam
Md Safayet Akber Siam

Financial Accounts Manager

Uzzal Datta
Uzzal Datta

Corporate Accounts Executive

Zubair Noor
Zubair Noor

Senior Accountant and Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Saffa Sameen Haq
Saffa Sameen Haq

Assistant Accountant

Rifat Ara
Rifat Ara

Assistant Accountant and Regulatory Consultant, Risk & Compliance

Nahed Ahmed
Nahed Ahmed

Assistant Accountant

What our clients say

Be confident you are doing the right thing. Learn from deep domain experts who thrive on transferring knowledge to compliance teams like yours.

Our Values

Data Protection Management

Data Protection Management for Small Payment Institutions and Authorized Payment Institutions involves providing expert guidance and support to ensure businesses handle and protect customer data in compliance with relevant data protection regulations. This service is essential for businesses dealing with sensitive financial and personal information, ensuring they adhere to privacy laws and regulatory standards.

Key aspects include:

  • Data Protection Policy Development – Helping businesses create and implement comprehensive data protection policies that align with legal requirements such as GDPR or local data protection laws.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Support – Ensuring that businesses are continuously compliant with data protection regulations, including regular audits and updates to policies as laws evolve.
  • Data Handling Procedures – Assisting in designing processes for securely collecting, storing, and processing data to mitigate risks of data breaches and privacy violations.
  • Employee Training – Providing training programs to ensure that staff members understand and adhere to data protection standards.
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Support – Offering continuous support and monitoring to ensure the business remains compliant and can quickly address any data protection issues that arise.

These services are crucial for small and authorized payment institutions that must protect user data, manage data security risks, and stay compliant with evolving data protection laws.

Small Payment Institution and Authorized Payment Institution

Small Payment Institution and Authorized Payment Institution Services provide specialized guidance to businesses in the financial sector seeking authorization to operate as payment institutions. These services help businesses navigate the complexities of financial regulations, ensuring they are compliant with industry standards and legal requirements.

Key aspects include:

  • Authorization Assistance – Helping businesses through the process of obtaining the necessary licenses and approvals to operate as a small or authorized payment institution.
  • Regulatory Compliance Support – Ensuring that businesses meet all regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) laws, financial conduct regulations, and payment processing standards.
  • Registration and Documentation – Assisting in the preparation and submission of required documents for registration, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process.
  • Ongoing Reporting and Monitoring – Providing continuous support in maintaining regulatory compliance, including the preparation of regular reports, audits, and internal reviews.
  • Advisory and Operational Support – Offering expert advice on best practices, risk management strategies, and operational procedures to ensure long-term compliance and operational efficiency.

These services are essential for businesses looking to operate in the payment services sector while ensuring full compliance with financial regulations and minimizing operational risks.

Business Merger and Acquisition

Business Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Services for Payment Institutions, Banks, and E-Money Providers involve specialized guidance to ensure businesses successfully navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape during mergers and acquisitions. These services are designed to address the unique challenges and compliance requirements that arise when merging or acquiring businesses in the financial sector, including payment institutions, banks, and e-money providers.

Key aspects include:

  • Regulatory Compliance and Due Diligence – Conducting thorough assessments of the regulatory environment to identify potential compliance risks and ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met during the M&A process.
  • Legal Documentation and Filings – Assisting in the preparation of necessary legal documents, filings, and submissions required by regulatory authorities to ensure a smooth transaction.
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies – Advising on strategies to minimize regulatory risks and ensure compliance with laws, such as anti-money laundering (AML), financial conduct, and data protection regulations.
  • Industry Standards Guidance – Providing expertise on industry standards and best practices in the financial sector to ensure that the merged or acquired entity operates within the regulatory framework.
  • Post-Merger Compliance Support – Offering ongoing support to ensure the new entity remains compliant with all relevant regulations after the merger or acquisition, including integration of policies and procedures.

These services are essential for businesses involved in the M&A of financial institutions, ensuring that the process complies with all regulatory standards, minimizes risks, and ensures long-term success.

Apply for ACS approval

ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) Application Assistance involves expert guidance and support for businesses in the private security industry seeking ACS approval. The ACS scheme is designed to set a quality benchmark for security service providers, helping them meet high standards of performance and compliance with industry regulations.

Key aspects include:

  • Comprehensive Assessment Preparation – Assisting businesses in preparing for the ACS assessment, which evaluates management practices, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
  • Staff Vetting and Training – Ensuring proper vetting of staff, including background checks and verification of qualifications, and supporting the implementation of training programs to meet ACS standards.
  • Health and Safety Protocols – Helping businesses establish and maintain health and safety protocols in line with ACS requirements to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Guiding businesses through the compliance process to meet all legal requirements, including relevant laws and regulations affecting the security industry.
  • Customer Service Standards – Assisting in improving customer service practices to align with ACS-approved standards, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and professionalism.

These services streamline the ACS application process, ensuring a smooth transition and helping businesses achieve ACS approval efficiently while maintaining the highest industry standards.

Global Crypto Compliance Services

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, regulatory compliance is more important than ever. As a UK-based compliance firm, we specialize in supporting businesses engaged in cryptocurrency trading, including buying, selling, and related activities. Our services extend globally, offering expertise in jurisdictions such as the EU, Australia, Singapore, Canada, and Hong Kong. We ensure your crypto operations remain secure, compliant, and efficient, no matter where you operate. Cryptocurrency regulations vary significantly across regions, making compliance a challenging yet critical aspect of your business. We provide tailored guidance to navigate these complexities, helping you meet local and international requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) standards. Whether you’re applying for licenses, managing cross-border transactions, or seeking to expand your operations, our team ensures you meet every regulatory obligation with confidence

Robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML measures are essential for safeguarding your business and reputation in the crypto space. We help implement comprehensive KYC/AML frameworks that align with global standards, including FATF guidelines and jurisdiction-specific directives. With our solutions, you can identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively, preventing fraud and ensuring your operations remain transparent and trustworthy. Expanding your cryptocurrency business internationally requires a deep understanding of each country’s regulatory landscape. We provide strategic advisory services to help you navigate the complexities of expanding into the EU, Australia, Singapore, Canada, and Hong Kong. From understanding licensing requirements to staying ahead of regulatory changes, we equip you with the knowledge and tools needed for seamless crossborder operations.

With 10 years of experience, helping businesses to find comprehensive solutions

Vision

Our goal is to attain regional recognition as the preferredorganization for delivering comprehensive and innovativecompliance services that will contribute to our client’s success.We seek to build a strong and long-lasting relationship withour clients by providing bespoke services that are authentic,reliable and value driven.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver exceptional compliance and professional services with unwavering integrity while maintaining accountability that empower our clients to thrive financially. We are dedicated to meet current and prospective client needs at all times, fostering their long-term success. We value and honor our employees, partners, stakeholders as individuals while building trust and loyalty among all. Our dynamic environment promotes amalgamation of innovative ideas, personal growth and achieve advancement with each step. We strive to maintain a harmonious coexistence between work and family life for all who are involved.

Training Our CPD Certified TrainingCourses:

Financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing pose serious risks to businesses worldwide. Our Anti-Money Laundering & Combat Terrorist Financing (AML & CTF) Training is a comprehensive course that equips your employees with the skills to identify, report, and prevent these illicit activities. This training covers:

The fundamentals of AML & CTF

Understand the laws andregulations governing money laundering and terroristfinancing.

Red flags and warning signs

Learn to identify suspicioustransactions and behaviors that could indicate moneylaundering or terrorism-related activities.

Reporting procedures

Gain a clear understanding of howand when to report suspicious activities to authorities toensure compliance with regulations.

By empowering your employees with this knowledge, youcan reduce the risk of your business inadvertently beinginvolved in illegal financial activities, protect your brand’sreputation, and ensure your business complies with globalregulatory standards.

Bribery and corruption remain a significant threat to organizations, damaging their reputation and leading to serious legal and financial consequences. Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Training helps cultivate a workplace culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical decision- making. This training includes:

Understanding the risks

Explore the impacts of briberyand corruption on business operations, relationships, andreputation.

Recognizing ethical dilemmas

Learn to spot situationsthat could lead to unethical behavior and understand thelegal and organizational consequences.

Implementing anti-corruption policies

Gain insights intohow your organization can develop robust anti-bribery andcorruption policies and create systems for reportingunethical behavior.

Through this course, your employees will gain thenecessary tools to proactively prevent bribery andcorruption, helping your business maintain a high standardof ethics and legal compliance.

Fraud can be detrimental to an organization, resulting in financial loss, damaged relationships, and legal consequences. Our Fraud Prevention Training focuses on empowering your employees to recognize and respond to potential fraud risks before they escalate. Key learning outcomes include:

Understanding fraud types

Learn about the different types offraud, including financial fraud, cyber fraud, and internal fraud.

Identifying warning signs

Equip your team with the ability to spotearly indicators of fraudulent behavior or transactions.

Establishing preventive measures

Learn best practices andtechniques for fraud detection and prevention, including internalcontrols, reporting systems, and audits.

This training helps you create a proactive approach to preventingfraud and safeguarding your organization’s assets, reputation, andfinancial health.

Effective risk management is essential to the long-term success of any business. Our Business-Wide Risk Assessment Training provides your team with the tools and knowledge to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across all areas of your organization. This program includes:

Understanding risk management

Gain a solid understanding ofwhat risk management entails and why it’s critical for businesssuccess.

Conducting comprehensive risk assessments

Learn how toassess risks across various departments and processes, fromfinancial and operational to reputational and regulatory.

Mitigation strategies

Discover practical methods for reducing oreliminating risks and establishing a robust risk managementframework.

With this training, your employees will be better equipped toprotect the organization from unforeseen challenges, ensuring yourbusiness can navigate uncertainty and seize growth opportunitieswith confidence.

As the digital landscape continues to grow, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, putting your organization’s data, operations, and reputation at risk. Our Cyber Security Training is designed to prepare your employees to recognize and combat cyber threats effectively. Topics covered include:

Understanding cyber threats

Learn about the mostcommon cyber threats, including phishing, malware,ransomware, and data breaches.

Safe digital practices

Equip your team with bestpractices for maintaining strong passwords, recognizingphishing attempts, and securely handling sensitive data.

Incident response

Understand how to respond to cyber-attacks swiftly and effectively to minimize damage andprotect your assets.

This training ensures that your employees are your firstline of defense against cyber threats, empowering them tosafeguard sensitive data and maintain your organization'sdigital security.