Ricardo A. Davis, a UK citizen and Hong Kong permanent resident since 1995, embodies the ethos of a global leader. Building on his London origins, his career extends across continents, merging an open-minded perspective with strategic foresight to pioneer innovation in the digital era.
As CEO, Ricardo transforms traditional AML-CFT compliance corporate procedural paper-based processing systems into cutting-edge digital compliance risk management profiles. His leadership ensures enhanced security, operational agility, and professional excellence for clients managing critical digital data assets.
A seasoned compliance professional with over a decade of expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention, Ricardo serves as the Nominated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at the Hong Kong Companies Registry. He upholds rigorous compliance standards with unwavering integrity, ensuring the company remains a benchmark for regulatory excellence.
Ricardo champions strategies that empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive sustainably. Edifice Counterparty Risk Management Services (CRMS) safeguards partners’ global objectives while fostering partnerships that delivers environmental, social, and governance relationships.
Before leading Edifice CRMS, Ricardo built a distinguished career in construction engineering, interfacing with significant infrastructure projects’ design, planning, construction, and operations management. He managed landmark developments in London and held senior leadership roles in Hong Kong, refining methodologies to optimise project delivery. His pivot to private equity saw him leverage this technical acumen to structure investor-ready portfolios—including a specialised construction cladding company portfolio tailored for potential investors—bridging the gap between engineering and finance.
Ricardo holds a degree in Construction Management from Southwark University (UK) and an Internationally recognized Anti-Money Laundering diploma from the International Compliance Association (ICA) via the University of Manchester Business School—complemented by over 15 years of practical experience in compliance and risk management. An active ICA member, he remains at the forefront of regulatory innovation.
Ricardo’s career reflects a commitment to connecting global opportunities with local expertise. Whether advancing digital transformation, advocating for sustainable business practices, or shaping compliance frameworks, his work ensures progress aligns with planetary and societal well-being.
