Michael Harris

Previously working for LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Thomson Reuters, Michael Harris now works as an independent KYC/AML consultant and advisor in the Regtech and Financial Services sector.

Drawing on his extensive experience of KYC/AML processes in both financial and professional services regulated sectors, he helps firms understand and manage financial crime risk and how to meet their regulatory obligations. He writes on a range of topics related to Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML),Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) compliance and data privacy covering current regulatory themes, global risk events and trends in technology and data. He is also a published author of financial crime compliance training courses.

With a career spanning four decades in international business, Michael offers unique insights into the changing geo-political risk landscape, the evolution of financial crime regulation, the genesis and development of AML and ABC regulation and how data analytics and new technology can empower organisations.

Michael is a regular speaker and contributor on financial crime topics in the media.