Marco Copto is a Junior Research Fellow with the NATO Association of Canada’s Terrorism, Counterterrorism and Organized Crime (TCOC) Program. His research interests focus on the intersection of financial crime, emerging technologies, and international security. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, where he majored in Public Policy and minored in Economics for Management and Psychology. His academic background informs his interest in financial intelligence, regulatory frameworks, and international cooperation in addressing evolving security threats. Alongside his research, he works in municipal government and maintains a broader passion for public policy and international relations. Looking ahead, he hopes to pursue a career in anti-money laundering, financial crime investigations, and the broader field of financial intelligence.
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