Colin Crowther
MLCO
“Drawing from a strong compliance background in the trust and corporate services sector, Valla, as an independent business, provides me with the exciting challenge of ensuring the business continues to navigate successfully and proactively, at times, a fast-moving, ever-evolving regulatory landscape and emerging technologies.”
Colin Crowther joins VALLA as Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), bringing over 17 years of experience in compliance across the trust, corporate, and funds sectors. His background includes senior roles as Compliance Officer (CO), Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) within both private equity-backed trust and corporate service providers, as well as independent firms.
Colin’s journey into financial services began after many years in the surfing and catering industries. In 2008, he pursued a financial qualification and transitioned into compliance, where he quickly established himself as a trusted leader in risk management and regulatory oversight. Colin’s deep understanding of compliance frameworks and his commitment to best practices make him a valuable addition to the VALLA team, ensuring that the company continues to uphold the highest standards of integrity and client service.