COLUMNIST: NANA OPAREBEA MANTEY

Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Specialist driven by a mission to reduce financial crime and its harm to people.. More I am an AML and Financial Crime professional, and the Founder and Lead Consultant of Opsel Compliance Consultancy Services Ltd in the UK. With over 20 years of experience in banking, payments, and regulatory consulting in both Ghana and the UK, I work with financial and non-financial obliged institutions, including banks, fintechs, MSBs and DNFBPs. I help organisations operating across the UK–Africa corridor to build strong AML and financial crime compliance frameworks.

I am passionate about raising awareness of money laundering and financial crime across Africa, where the impact can be most severe and the need for resilient systems is urgent.

My faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of my work and values. It inspires my commitment to integrity, service and the wellbeing of society. I am a wife and mother of two, and I care deeply about family and children. I enjoy nurturing, mentoring and being present in their world.

Outside of work, I love cooking for family and friends. Bringing people together around food is one of my favourite ways to create connection, laughter and friendship.