Paul Ford
Paul has joined AFR as Head of Risk & Compliance after substantial experience gained in industry and providing professional services across various sectors in the UK and Guernsey for over 25 years.
Paul’s experience includes legal and regulatory compliance private practice in internationally recognised firms and GFSC regulatory supervision experience and is well versed in the oversight and implementation of effective risk frameworks appropriate for businesses in the regulated sectors within Guernsey.
Through holding various senior roles, Paul has practical experience in holding GFSC supervised roles, independent AML/CFT/CPF audit reporting, internal audit/ISO accreditation, Board governance best practice, and advising Boards and risk committees on regulatory risk and compliance aspects related to operations, data protection, cyber security, and financial crime matters.
Paul is a dual qualified solicitor (non-practising) in Scots and English Law and holds relevant senior qualifications in governance, risk, and compliance. Paul is an Associate member of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and Fellow member of the International Compliance Association.
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Promotions at AFR Advocates
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