• Int. Diploma [AML/CFT] (Manchester), 2012
• LL.M University of Malaya, 2002
• Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya, 2002
• C.L.P University of Malaya, 2000
• C.C.P Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia, 2001
• C.C.P.(i) Institute of Banking & Finance Islamic Malaysia,  2007
• LL.B (Hons) University of London, 1999
• B.Soc Science (Econs) (Hons) University Science of Malaysia, 1996

Vijayaraj R Kanniah is the Director cum Principal Trainer of Visioon Business Solutions Sdn Bhd. He is also the Managing Partner of Messrs Sheila Hussain Vijay & Partners, a law firm specialising in conventional & Islamic banking, conveyancing, anti-money laundering & counter terrorism financing and corporate governance.

Vijayaraj was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of High Court of Malaya. He advises clients who are banks, financial service providers, enforcement agencies and corporations within the region, on areas of credit, banking operations, corporate governance, anti-money laundering & counter terrorism financing and other legal compliance.

Vijayaraj holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from University of Malaya and three other degrees, namely, Bachelor of Law (LLB) from University of London, Bachelor of Social Science from University Science of Malaysia and ICSA from Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration. He also holds an International Diploma and Advance Certification in AML/CFT (Distinction) by the Institute of Bankers Malaysia, International Compliance Association with collaboration from University of Manchester Business School. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Finance & Banking in the Faculty of Business, Economy & Accounting at University Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

Vijayaraj’s other professional qualifications includes Certificate in Legal Practice, Certified Credit Professional, Certified Credit Professional – Islamic, Certificate in Life Insurance & Investment Link.

Vijayaraj is the author of the book titled “Battling Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing In Malaysia”. He is also the contributor to the book titled “Foundation In Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism”.

Vijayaraj is the approved trainer and study manual writer for “The Certified Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism Compliance Officer (CAMCO)”, a professional qualification programme by Asian Banking School Sdn Bhd (ABS).

Vijayaraj is also an approved and certified trainer for Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), ABS, Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF), Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII), PNB Investment Institute (PNB-i), Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Labuan International Insurance Association (LIIA), Malaysian Muslim Money Changers Association, Islamic Banking & Institute Malaysia & The Malaysian Association of the Chartered Institute of Marketing for various investment entities commercial banks, financial services providers and money changers.

Vijayaraj is a highly sought after speaker for the National Seminar on Anti-Money Laundering And Anti-Terrorism Financing organised by Malaysian Institute of Corporation Governance (MICG) and for the conference on Combating Financial Fraud organised by Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Vijayaraj also represented The Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII) as a discussion panelist for seminar on “Financial Investigation” conducted by Royal Malaysia Police College, Kuala Lumpur.

A double scholar of Malayan Banking Berhad and Malaysian Hockey Confederation, he remains an active member of Malaysian Bar Council, Institute of Bankers Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrations and Malaysian Insurance Institute.

Prior to practicing law, Vijayaraj was a banker for 12 years with a number of large banking groups in Malaysia with extensive exposure in banking operations, commercial and corporate lending. He was a former tutor with Open University of Malaysia for their undergraduates and a former national and state sportsman.