Michael Harris
About Michael Harris
Michael is an independent financial crime risk consultant at FCC Consulting and works with technology and data companies who provide anti-money laundering and anti-bribery compliance solutions. 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 and technology can empower organisations. Michael is a regular writer, speaker and contributor on financial crime topics in the media.
Since 2008 Michael has specialised in the financial crime compliance sector, providing risk intelligence data and technology and subject matter expertise in KYC/AML in financial services and anti-bribery and corruption risks, KYS, third party on-boarding and ongoing monitoring.
He is qualified as an ACAMS certified anti-money laundering specialist. Combining regulatory and technical expertise, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption legislation knowledge with extensive sales, business development and leadership experience. He has a deep understanding of AML and ABAC controls, processes and procedures for all forms of financial crime compliance including anti-money laundering and countering of terrorist financing regulations and bribery act.
What makes Michael tick?
Michael is passionate about how data and technology driven regtech solutions help AML regulated firms become more effective in reducing the total costs of compliance whilst maintaining regulatory obligations and ensuring early detection and prevention of financial crime.CPD Courses
2025 Compliance: Anti Money Laundering
Part of a series on 2025 Compliance. Accountants in practice are required to comply with some key UK regulations. This course gives you an insight into the UK's regulatory framework and how to follow it to help tackle money laundering.
2025 Compliance: Bribery and Corruption
Part of a series on 2025 Compliance. Accountants in practice are required to comply with some key UK regulations. This course gives you an insight into the UK's regulatory framework and how to follow it to help tackle bribery and corruption.
Part of a series on 2025 Compliance. Financial crime compliance in the UK is governed by a number of laws and regulations, which establish the framework for preventing and detecting financial crimes in the UK.
AML and Customer Due Diligence
Customer due diligence plays a crucial role in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. This bite guides you on how to implement the risk-based approach to customer due diligence in your organisation.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This course outlines the rules and regulations involved in anti-money laundering compliance and thoroughly explores the kind of in-depth customer due diligence accountants should be carrying out to mitigate the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing.
ESG for Accountants
The growth of ESG has had a huge impact on businesses globally, and, therefore, on your role as advisors and reporters of financial records. This course will help you to get to grips with your ESG responsibilities.
Practice Update: Regulatory Compliance
Revised and up to date for 2025. Accountants in practice are required to comply with some key UK regulations. This course gives you an insight into the UK's regulatory framework and how to follow it to help tackle money laundering, bribery, financial crime and data protection.
Technology, AI and AML Compliance
Rapid technological change has made it easier for criminals to move illicit funds, while AML regulations have tightened in response. Now is the time to harness AI-driven tools to counter financial crime and digitally transform your compliance systems.