ABOUT US

Independent.
Purposefully built for the Maldives.

Rausmal Corporation exists to give Maldivian businesses and investors access to the capital markets expertise that was previously out of reach.

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WHY WE WERE FOUNDED

Filling a real gap in the Maldivian market.

Maldivian businesses have historically struggled to access structured capital raising support. Most financial services were bank-led, leaving limited options for businesses seeking equity, bonds, or complex financing without taking on traditional debt.
Investors faced a similar challenge — few structured, professionally managed investment vehicles existed to deploy capital into the local economy. Rausmal was founded to bridge both gaps: as an independent adviser for businesses, and as a regulated fund manager for investors.
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CMDA LICENCES
100%
INDEPENDENT
MVR 28M+
AUM
OUR INDEPENDENCE
Rausmal does not lend money, underwrite securities, or take positions in the transactions it advises on. Every engagement is a defined advisory mandate. This structure ensures our advice is never shaped by a hidden interest.
OUR VISION

To be the Maldives' most trusted capital markets firm — connecting businesses with capital and investors with opportunity for the long term.

OUR MISSION

How we create value.

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Advise businesses

We help Maldivian businesses raise capital through structured equity, debt, sukuk, and hybrid instruments — providing independent advice from structuring through execution.
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Serve investors

We give investors access to regulated, professionally managed investment funds and structured opportunities — with full transparency through our investor portal.
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Build the market

We bring institutional-grade capital markets practice to the Maldives — helping grow a deeper, more accessible financial market for businesses and investors alike.
LEADERSHIP

The team behind Rausmal.

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Mr. Abdul Hameed Abdul Kareem

CHAIRMAN · CO-FOUNDER

Seasoned finance professional spanning banking, capital markets, government, and data analytics. Instrumental in early Maldives capital market reforms.

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Mr. Mohamed Maadhin Latheef

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · CO-FOUNDER
Chartered Accountant and Risk Professional with over 12 years across accounting, treasury, and enterprise risk management.
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Dr. Mohamed Shafeeg

FINANCIAL ADVISER
Former Minister of Finance of Maldives. Former CFO of HDFC. Expert in public sector and institutional finance.
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Uz. Azmeen Rasheed

SHARIAH ADVISER
Islamic finance jurisprudence specialist. Responsible for Shariah review and certification of applicable Rausmal products.
GOVERNANCE

How we govern ourselves.

REGULATORY GOVERNANCE

CMDA Oversight & Compliance

Rausmal is licensed by the Capital Market Development Authority as both Principal Adviser and Investment Adviser. All advisory and fund operations are conducted within the CMDA regulatory framework.
• Principal Adviser licence — capital markets advisory
• Investment Adviser licence — fund management
• Regulatory reporting and mandatory disclosures
• Client protection under CMDA rules
INDEPENDENT ADVISORY

Mandate-Based, Conflict-Free

Rausmal does not lend capital, underwrite securities, or take proprietary positions. Every client engagement is a defined advisory mandate. Our advice is shaped only by the interests of the client.
• No proprietary trading or positions
• No lending or underwriting
• Defined scope and fee structure for every mandate
• Conflict-of-interest policy strictly observed
REGULATORY STATUS

Institutional credibility.

PRINCIPAL ADVISER

CMDA Licensed

Authorises Rausmal to provide capital markets advisory — including prospectus advisory, listing advisory, and transaction structuring.
INVESTMENT ADVISER

Fund Management

Authorises Rausmal to manage investment funds, provide portfolio advisory, and operate the Rausmal Investment Fund on behalf of investors.
SHARIAH CERTIFICATION

For Applicable Products

Products such as sukuk and certain investment funds carry independent Shariah certification where required by their mandate. Not all products are Shariah-certified.
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Mr. Abdul Hameed Abdul Kareem

CHAIRMAN · CO-FOUNDER
OVERVIEW

Co-Founder and Chairman of Rausmal Corporation. A seasoned finance professional with expertise spanning banking, capital markets, government, and data science.

BACKGROUND
Hameed’s career began in the Maldivian banking sector, where he built a strong foundation in financial services before spearheading significant reforms at the Maldives Stock Exchange — including easing listing requirements and facilitating the country’s first bond issuance. Serving in the President’s Office under the Maldives’ first democratically elected government, he played a pivotal role in tax reform, privatisation, and fiscal stabilisation during the global financial crisis. He subsequently held data specialist roles at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and the Asia School of Business, and has consulted for government and corporate clients through Strat369 in Malaysia and dSilo, a New York-based AI startup.
ROLE AT RAUSMAL
As Chairman, Hameed brings a rare combination of capital markets reform experience, public sector insight, and analytical rigour — shaping Rausmal’s strategic direction and governance.
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Mr. Mohamed Maadhin Latheef

Chief Executive Officer · Co-Founder
OVERVIEW

Co-Founder and CEO of Rausmal Corporation. A Chartered Accountant and Risk Professional with over 12 years of experience across accounting, treasury, and enterprise risk management.

BACKGROUND

Maadhin is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (ICAM). His experience includes senior leadership roles in the insurance industry, where he established enterprise risk management frameworks aligned with COSO and ISO 31000 standards, as well as Financial Planning and Analysis work at a leading telecom company focused on financial performance and strategic planning. He is designated as a Technical Specialist at the Institute of Risk Management (IRM, UK) and is progressing towards the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation from GARP (USA).

ROLE AT RAUSMAL

As CEO, Maadhin leads Rausmal’s day-to-day operations and client mandates, applying structured financial discipline and risk expertise to every advisory engagement and fund management decision.

OVERVIEW

Former Minister of Finance of Maldives. Former CFO of HDFC. One of the most experienced public-sector finance practitioners in the country.

BACKGROUND

Dr. Mohamed Shafeeg served as Minister of Finance of the Maldives, leading national fiscal policy, sovereign financing, and public investment strategy. He subsequently served as Chief Financial Officer of the Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), overseeing institutional finance, treasury, and balance sheet management.

ROLE AT RAUSMAL

His experience at the intersection of government policy and institutional finance gives Rausmal critical insight into the regulatory environment, public sector capital needs, and the Maldivian economic landscape.

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Uz. Azmeen Rasheed

Shariah Adviser
OVERVIEW

Islamic finance jurisprudence specialist. Responsible for Shariah review and certification of applicable Rausmal products and fund investments.

BACKGROUND

Uz. Azmeen Rasheed serves as Shariah Adviser to Rausmal Corporation. He is responsible for the Shariah review and certification of products and fund investments where Shariah compliance is required. His expertise spans Islamic finance jurisprudence, Shariah compliance frameworks, and the application of Islamic law to contemporary financial instruments.

ROLE AT RAUSMAL

As Shariah Adviser, Uz. Azmeen ensures that all Rausmal products requiring Shariah compliance meet the required standards in legal and financial substance — not merely in labelling.