EXPERTS
Meet our Team
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of financial services compliance, dedicated to providing exceptional guidance and support to our clients.
Anna Marie Pardo
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics with Honours and a Master of Science in Economics. Fellow of Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Managing Partner
Anna Marie is a compliance and risk management specialist with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry working with organisations such as St. George, Westpac, WorldRemit, Western Union and Travelex. She has held positions in both the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas, the academia, and international institutions.
She is a subject matter expert in Corporate Governance, ASIC Regulations, the Corporations Act, AML/CTF Laws, Privacy Laws, Sanctions, Internal Audit, Compliance Training and Management. She is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and the Governance Institute of Australia, a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, holds a Masters in Economics and is currently undertaking further studies in Masters in Financial Crime and Fraud Investigations.
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Ethics and 'doing the right thing' coupled with technical soundness and an understanding of commercial needs are at the core of her risk and compliance value proposition, allowing her to champion and foster a healthy compliance culture at all levels and every function of an organisation. Anna Marie is a signatory of the Banking and Finance Oath, having been involved in the industry working group of the Banking Royal Commission.
Phone: +61 408 974 457
Email: annamarie@afacompliance.com
Issa Villavert
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws in Financial Services.
Managing Partner
Issa is a Legal, Compliance and Risk Professional with more than three decades of experience in financial services, global markets, and prudential regulatory matters. Issa is a Solicitor with a Masters of Laws (Financial Services specialisation) from the University of New South Wales.
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Issa's expertise in regulatory compliance extends to a wide range of financial products and services, such as ASIC’s Australian financial services licensing regime, APRA’s superannuation licensing and AUSTRAC registrations. Issa is a subject matter expert in financial services, privacy, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing matters.
Issa’s experience overseas and with local and global organisations within Australia’s public and private sectors such as BT Financial Group-Westpac, State Street Australia, and State Street Bank and Trust Company has allowed her to manage complex issues in superannuation, life insurance, managed investments, custody and global markets. Issa has also worked with organisations handling mergers and acquisitions. Her extensive knowledge acquired over a long career enable Issa to provide valuable insights and guidance to our clients ensuring their compliance success.
Phone: +61 433 580 128
Email: issa@afacompliance.com
Samuel Ni
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance.
Senior Associate
Samuel Ni is a dedicated Compliance Analyst at AFA Compliance, specializing in financial services compliance. With a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of New South Wales, Samuel has extensive experience in financial analysis, market dynamics, and credit risk assessment. He has worked with prominent organizations like PIMCO, National Australia Bank, and Balmain Private, where he managed sophisticated client requests, developed financial models, and authored credit papers.
At AFA Compliance, Samuel leverages his expertise to provide exceptional guidance and support, ensuring clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape with confidence. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of compliance requirements make him a valuable asset to the team.
Email: samuel@afacompliance.com
Andrew Su
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours).
Managing Partner
Andrew has been working in banking and the financial markets since 1997, when he began his career at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Initially focussing on the bank's strategic expansion into Asia, he later transitioned to roles in Foreign Exchange and Global Markets, dealing with large corporate and government clients. He worked in various offices for the bank in Sydney, Singapore, and Hong Kong until 2006.
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For over ten years, Andrew served as Chief Executive Officer of Compass Global Markets, an Australian Financial Services Licensed (AFSL) foreign exchange payments provider. During his tenure, Andrew prioritised compliance and regulatory matters. Additionally, he has delivered lectures for the Securities Institute of Australia and presented to both the Chinese and Australian Government organisations on a range of topics. Andrew has also appeared as a financial markets expert on renowned financial news channels such as CNBC and Bloomberg.
