![Thomas Burgess](https://profiles-cardiff.imgix.net/attachments/5009?w=200&h=200&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop&q=90")
Mr Thomas Burgess
(he/him)
Research student
- BurgessTS@cardiff.ac.uk
- 8-10 North Road, Floor 2, Room 10/1.02, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3DY
Overview
A driven legal scholar with a strong foundation in both law and digital finance, complemented by a comprehensive grasp of the intricate dynamics of financial crime. A dedicated alumnus of the University of the West of England, having completed a Law degree and Master’s program.
Currently engaged in pioneering research pursuits as a Ph.D. candidate at Cardiff University, delving into the intersection of financial crime, digital finance, and emerging technologies. Well-versed in exploring the evolving complexities of financial crime within the context of new technological advancements.
Aiming to bring an inquisitive and an analytical approach to tackling contemporary challenges in the realms of compliance, regulation and financial security.
Research
Thesis
The Regulation For Cryptocurrency And Its Related Crimes: Analysing The Domestic Approaches And Compliance To Fatf Recommendation 15 And 16 Of The United Kingdom, United States And Japan
With the rising instances of fraud, proliferation of new techniques and the subsequent increased severity of its application as both a method of generating illicit funds for money laundering and terrorism financing, does this give an adequate amount of credence for the Financial Action Task Force to extend its consideration and focus to include Fraud?
Furthermore, can the Current Domestic and International Approaches towards Regulating the Misuse of Cryptocurrencies both as an Entity and as a component in a transaction, adequately prevent the usage of cryptocurrencies in Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Fraud?
Supervisors
Research themes
Specialisms
- Data security and protection
- Cryptography
- Financial Crime