Stephen Brent
Sargeant, CAMS, CBP
Stephen is the Deputy Manager of AML Investigations consulting for industry leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex. Previously, he acquired AML experience working for international bank HSBC as an AML Investigations Manager and acquired many AML and cryptocurrency designations and is also a Certified Trainer for Blockchain Analytics company, Chainalysis.
Stephen is a FinTech enthusiast who enjoys learning about Bitcoin, Blockchain and the future of the financial ecosystem. Passionate about helping others, he has written articles and produced podcasts on social media platform, LinkedIn, for professionals in the Financial Crime Compliance field. He has also collaborated with many other industry leaders in creating events for Foreign Professionals and Women in Compliance.
Stephen frequently speaks about Blockchain investigations at International AML and Cryptocurrency Conferences. He has created video and webinar content for ACAMS, TAMLO International and the AML Micro Learning Series. Stephen has co-authored ACAMS articles with Peter Warrack (CCO of Bitfinex) and others, discussing cryptocurrency suspicious indicators. He is also a contributing author to the “Project Participate Report”, which is a compilation of suspicious indicators, typologies and other significant risks in the cryptocurrency industry, created with other industry leaders, for regulators, Law enforcement and other industry stakeholders.