Richard Kennedy
Non Executive Director
Building Trust Through Regulatory Excellence
Richard Kennedy has over 20 years' experience in financial services, fund management, and regulatory leadership across the Middle East, Europe, and Australia.
Richard Kennedy was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2004 and is a member of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. He has held Senior Executive Officer (SEO) roles regulated by both the DFSA (DIFC) and FSRA (ADGM), including acting as SEO of a Category 3C DFSA-licensed Fund Manager. Richard has extensive experience advising firms on DFSA licensing, authorisation, and fund management operations, drafting Regulatory Business Plans (RBPs) and Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs), and implementing governance, risk, and control frameworks. He regularly engages with regulators, auditors, legal advisers, and financial institutions, leading board-level and investor communications. In addition, he has built and led businesses in FinTech and FX, demonstrating strong commercial and strategic execution. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and Russian, CISI Level 4 UK Regulation & Professional Integrity, and is licensed to advise on OTC derivatives in Australia.


