Paul Hemingway
Assistant Director, Enforcement @مصرف الإمارات العربية المتحدة المركزي
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director, Enforcement @مصرف الإمارات العربية المتحدة المركزي
Abu Dhabi, AE
Manage high‑impact enforcement actions against banks, insurers and other regulated entities, delivering impactful outcomes aligned with supervisory priorities.Advise senior committees and the Governor on breaches, legal powers and proportionate enforcement outcomes.Leading top‑down reform of the CBUAE’s enforcement framework, defining objectives and embedding transparent policies and procedures.Produced evidence‑based policy recommendations aligned with FATF, IOSCO, IAIS and IMF standards.Managed international external counsel and internal teams, delivering milestones under compressed timeframes with senior buy‑in.Coach and mentor staff to deliver KPIs, providing clear direction and inclusive leadership.Lead IMF FSAP preparations and advise on regulatory technology strategies (including SupTech platforms and case management systems).Represent Enforcement internally and externally, presenting priorities and regulatory expectations to stakeholders and industry participants.
EDUCATION
BPP Law School
Legal Practice Course
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
ABOUT PAUL HEMINGWAY
16+ years’ experience in financial services regulation, specialising in contentious/enforcement, policy and legal advisory work. Career spanning leading regulatory bodies including the FCA, PRA/Bank of England and the Central Bank of the UAE in senior lawyer positions.Proven track record in complex investigations, high‑impact enforcement outcomes and strategic policy development. Skilled in FSMA, SMCR, conduct and prudential regimes, risk‑based supervision, AML frameworks and public law.Trusted adviser to senior decision‑makers, with advanced drafting, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills. Passionate about regulatory integrity, delivering strategic outcomes and building high‑performing teams.
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