Steve Farrer has 35 years of experience from working in law enforcement (RHKPF), working in the financial industry (global payment card company, global banks, global intelligence & technology service providers), and working in civil society (focused on human trafficking), of which 25 years were in the Asia/Pacific region. Currently engaged as a consultant with UNODC, EUTF, and INTERPOL on enhancing capacity in law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), and financial institutions on use of financial investigations to combat the illicit proceeds from human trafficking and migrant smuggling; recent engagements have included workshops in Middle East & North Africa, East & Southern Africa, Central & Latin America, and previously across Asia Pacific, US, and Europe.
He is a passionate advocate of new & innovate ways to develop solutions and partnerships in the fight against human trafficking; a highly “sought after” and engaging conference speaker and published author on new trends, tools and resources to help front line professionals enhance their knowledge and contribution. He has an MBA (Henley, UK), B.Sc Hons (Reading, UK), is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and a recipient of His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong’s Commendation for Bravery, the highest bravery award bestowed in Hong Kong, prior to the change of sovereignty in 1997.