Ian Hotton, is a compliance professional with over 25 years’ experience in compliance and risk management within financial services, specialising in crypto assets, alternative investment, and asset management. Ian is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association, shortlisted for Compliance Officer of the Year 2022. Ian’s focus is navigating evolving regulation, achieve compliance excellence, combat financial crime, and deliver tailored, value‑added solutions aligned to business objectives and priorities. Ian is currently the Head of Compliance and Risk at Asset Reality the world’s first complete solution for the custody of seized physical and virtual assets.