Steve Strickland, Cmgr FCMI ProfPGDip FICA, currently serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Copper.co, a leading provider of secure digital asset infrastructure. With a robust academic background, including a Doctorate in financial crime, Steve is recognized as a...
Steve Strickland, Cmgr FCMI ProfPGDip FICA, currently serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Copper.co, a leading provider of secure digital asset infrastructure. With a robust academic background, including a Doctorate in financial crime, Steve is recognized as a foremost expert in anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime, and crypto risk management. His extensive experience is complemented by his status as a Fellow of the International Compliance Association, where he completed a Professional Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance.
In his role at Copper.co, Steve is instrumental in shaping the company’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions. He oversees critical projects aimed at enhancing the organization’s AML strategies, implementing advanced data analysis techniques to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with financial crime in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. His leadership extends to serving on the Board of Directors for both Copper Markets UK and Copper Markets CH, where he provides strategic oversight and direction in compliance matters.
Steve's expertise in internal investigations and criminal intelligence positions him as a key figure in training and developing compliance teams, fostering a culture of integrity and vigilance within the organization. His public speaking engagements and workshops on the UK Bribery Act and fraud examination further establish him as a thought leader in the industry. As Copper.co continues to innovate in the digital asset space, Steve Strickland's commitment to robust compliance practices ensures that the organization remains at the forefront of the fight against financial crime.