Podcast: Ben Blackett-Ord on SMCR, KYC, and crypto

Bovill founder Ben Blackett-Ord talks about some of the big compliance stories this year and gives his predictions for 2024.

Ben is a former regulator who acted as head of Bovill for 24 years before stepping down to become Chair. He currently advises clients on regulatory affairs.

We talked about:

  • the difference between working in-house and for a consultancy;
  • why he thinks the government’s approach to crypto regulation is flawed and
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