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Michael Harden

Chief Compliance Officer | CCO

Michael Harden has over 25 years of experience in financial crime prevention and wealth management regulation, including major industry players and boutique firms. Previously, Michael was Head of Compliance at Netwealth Investments and Henderson Rowe, having previously run his own consultancy and held a diverse range of risk and compliance roles at Coutts, Brewin Dolphin and Kleinwort Benson. His expertise supports Lumin Wealth’s strong and strategic compliance framework.

Qualifications

International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma in Compliance, Manchester University, Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Certificate in Financial Planning 1, Securities & Investment Institute (SII) Investment Administration Qualification 1

Expertise

Insights by Michael Harden

The rise of romance scams and staying safe online 

In today’s digital world, one of the fastest-growing threats is the romance scam – where criminals exploit emotions to steal money and personal information.

Phishing explained: Tricks, risks, and how to stay safe

Phishing is one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of cybercrime today – and it’s evolving fast

Telephone scams: What you need to know

As telephone fraud becomes more common, knowing how to recognise the warning signs can help protect you before it’s too late

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