India, April 6 -- Fino Payments Bank's board has approved the appointment of former RBI executive Abhilash Ankathil as the listed fintech major's chief compliance officer (CCO), effective April 6.

In a regulatory filing, the bank said that Ankathil will serve as CCO for a period of three years from the effective date of employment. 

Ankathil, who worked with the RBI as a deputy legal advisor till 2025, brings in over twenty five years of experience in banking & non-banking ecosystems, payment system regulation, including legislative drafting & enforcement actions. 

Fino said that he has led "legal teams at RBI, advised operational units, and contributed significantly to shaping regulatory frameworks through drafting, interpre...