Celeste Scholtz

Celeste is an Associate Director based in Hong Kong, specialising in compliance solutions for funds and investment entities. She advises an international client base on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), automatic exchange of information (AEOI), FATCA and CRS requirements.

A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Celeste serves as anti-money laundering compliance officer (AMLCO), money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) and deputy MLRO for multiple funds and investment entities. She has also undertaken Principal Point of Contact and other AEOI officer appointments in relation to the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority. Her experience includes investor onboarding and ongoing compliance for private equity funds, regulatory inspections, Economic Substance reporting and the development of compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.

Celeste joined Marbury, now part of Ascentium, in 2018. She has led strategic regulatory initiatives, managed complex client integrations arising from corporate acquisitions and supported inspections by regulators including the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC). She also delivers regulatory training to clients and colleagues.