Utpal Patel is a Partner at Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited in the Financial Services Consulting practice, based in Hong Kong. He leads Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) engagements across Asia-Pacific and globally, helping financial institutions strengthen their AML and fraud prevention frameworks through strategic transformation and advanced technologies.
Utpal joined EY’s London office in 2013 and relocated to Hong Kong in 2018. With over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial crime sectors, he has advised Tier 1–4 banks across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, LATAM and the US, bringing international insights to local markets and supporting clients in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Prior to joining EY, Utpal worked for a leading global provider of financial crime risk and compliance solutions. He holds a Diploma in Anti Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association and a BSc in Computing and Economics.
How Utpal is shaping the future with confidence
Utpal helps the industry navigate the promises and pitfalls of emerging technologies in AML and fraud – balancing innovation with integrity.