James
Lephew
James Lephew is an experienced financial crime professional, and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), with over ten years of international experience across the iGaming, banking, and finance industries. He is currently the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for an online gaming operator based in Malta. His role involves understanding and mitigating the financial crime risks, advising the Board of Directors and C-Suite level on regulatory matters, and maintaining key oversight and compliance of the financial crime department across multiple jurisdictions.
James also serves on the Board of Directors of the ACAMS Malta chapter and is a trainer and educator for a lead training company in the gaming industry, providing insights, and sharing best practices with gaming companies around the globe. Originally from Washington, D.C, he has spent over a decade working for some of the largest financial institutions, and online gaming companies in Europe. He also obtained his master’s degree in economics at a university in Paris, France, and a dual bachelor’s degree in political science & Spanish in the United States.