HaysMac has appointed Hanish Arora as Head of CASS within its Risk Assurance and Advisory Services (RAAS) team, effective 12 October 2026.
Hanish joins the firm following more than two decades advising financial services organisations on regulatory compliance, governance, risk and operational resilience, most recently serving as Head of Client Assets Consulting at KPMG.
Hanish’s appointment is the latest in a series of senior hires within HaysMac’s Risk Assurance and Advisory Services team, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in strengthening its advisory capabilities. As businesses face increasing expectations around governance, operational resilience, risk management and regulatory oversight, alongside rapid technological change, demand is growing for advisers who can help translate complex requirements into practical, proportionate solutions. HaysMac is continuing to build the depth and breadth of expertise needed to help clients navigate complexity, manage change and achieve their ambitions.
Joining HaysMac to lead and grow the firm’s CASS offering within the Risk Advisory team, Hanish brings extensive experience advising banks, wealth managers, asset managers, trading platforms and fintech businesses on client asset protection, safeguarding frameworks, FCA reviews, remediation programmes and operating model transformation. Throughout his career, he has advised firms through complex regulatory change, remediation and operating model transformation, combining strong governance and control with practical considerations around how businesses can best operate and grow.
Working closely with clients across the financial services sector, Hanish will advise on governance, risk and regulatory matters, while supporting the continued development of HaysMac’s Risk Advisory offering and broader ambition to help businesses manage risk, build resilience and seize opportunity.
Commenting on his appointment, Hanish said: “I’m delighted to be joining HaysMac at such an exciting stage in the firm’s growth. Financial Services organisations are balancing rapid innovation with heightened expectations around governance, risk management and consumer protection.
HaysMac’s combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building long-term client relationships made it a compelling next step for me. I look forward to working with clients to navigate change, strengthen confidence in their operating models and create resilient businesses that are well positioned for long-term success.”
Per-Olof Ahlstrom, Head of Risk Assurance and Advisory Services, said: “Hanish is one of the most respected advisors in the CASS and regulatory compliance market. His experience helping firms address complex governance, regulatory and operational challenges will be invaluable to our clients.
As expectations continue to rise, businesses need advisors who can translate complex requirements into practical solutions that protect consumers, strengthen oversight and support commercial success. Hanish’s appointment significantly enhances our capabilities and further strengthens the support we provide to clients across the financial services sector.”
Natasha Frangos, Managing Partner, added: “We are delighted to welcome Hanish to HaysMac. His appointment reflects our continued investment in the services and specialist expertise that help clients solve increasingly complex business challenges.
Hanish brings exceptional technical knowledge, deep sector experience and a highly commercial mindset. As we continue to strengthen our Risk Assurance and Advisory Services offering, appointments such as this enhance our ability to support clients through change, manage risk and seize opportunity. It is another important step in strengthening the capabilities our clients need to thrive in an increasingly dynamic business environment.”
This announcement follows an exceptional 12 months for HaysMac. Most recently, the firm was recognised for the third consecutive year as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2026 – Big Organisation’ and named ‘DEI Champion of the Year’ at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards,. These achievements build on HaysMac’s inclusion in eprivateclient’s ‘Top Accountancy Firms’ for 2025, ranking the leading UK tax advisory firms serving domestic and international private clients, their businesses, and families.
In January 2026, HaysMac celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of delivering exceptional service, fostering talent, and making a lasting impact across the business and social purpose community. This milestone year also saw the strategic acquisition of corporate finance firm Green Square, further strengthening HaysMac’s deal advisory capabilities. Alongside this, the firm acquired Moore DM’s US Tax team, enhancing its international tax compliance offering and Private Client Tax expertise to provide seamless cross-border support.
