Paul Derham

Paul is a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in financial services and commercial law. Since 2001, he has been pivotal in guiding participants within the financial services sector towards compliance with their myriad legal and regulatory obligations. His extensive expertise encompasses a broad array of key areas, including compliance and culture in financial services, and the complexities surrounding money remittance and global payments infrastructures. In addition, Paul's knowledge extends to the cutting-edge domain of digital and crypto assets, digital currency exchanges, and decentralised finance (DeFi). His proficiency further covers the nuances of Over the Counter (OTC) derivatives and margin foreign exchange (MFX), as well as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations. He is highly adept in matters related to Australian Financial Services Licensing and Managed Investment Schemes, offering profound insights and guidance in these critical sectors. Paul actively shares his wealth of knowledge through conference presentations on these and related subjects. In his illustrious career, Paul chairs Blockchain Australia's AML and Financial Crime Committee, fortifying his role as a thought leader in the field. Collaborating with Kath Bowler and Licensing for Accountants, he co-leads a pioneering initiative for Accounting Practice Limited Licensees, showcasing his commitment to innovation and excellence. He also chairs various industry forums, including the Derivatives Compliance Forum, the Payments Compliance Forum, and the Advice Licensees Compliance Forum, fostering dialogue and development within these key areas. Additionally, Paul contributes his expertise to numerous compliance committees across the wealth management, derivatives, and FX sectors, ensuring rigorous standards and effective compliance frameworks.