Clare Curtis is a seasoned professional in the field of Compliance within the financial sector, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades across prominent institutions in the United Kingdom and the Middle East. With extensive experience in investment banks, asset managers, corporate finance, broker dealers, and exchanges including the London Stock Exchange and the Dubai Mercantile Exchange,
As the Head of ACA Effecta, ACA’s regulatory advisory practice for the UAE, Clare has a focus on fostering growth and compliance excellence within hedge funds looking to establish in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Recognizing the unique demands of the UAE market, she has dedicated herself to providing tailored solutions to local and international firms, offering a bespoke “in-house” approach to compliance consultancy. Clare founded Effecta Compliance, a boutique consultancy firm in 2020 which was later acquired by ACA Group.
A sought-after thought leader in the industry, Clare has been a featured speaker at prestigious conferences such as the Thomson Reuters Regulatory Conference and the UAE Bankers Federation. She has also contributed extensively to the discourse through the publication of research papers on a diverse array of topics, including Funds, Business AML Risk Assessments, ESMA Guidelines, and regulatory enforcement actions analysis.
