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CLAUDIUS LESTRADE (Director FSU Dominica) is a Business and Financial Expert in the field of AML/Compliance, Financial Market Supervision /Regulation, Risk Assessments, Financial Analysis and amongst others. He is the current Head of the AML/CFT Department at the Office of the Supervisor of Financial Institutions (Financial Services Unit) (FSU). - READ MORE -
PATRICK GEORGE (Financial Intelligence Unit - Dominica) is currently the Senior Financial Investigator with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is a trained UN Expert in the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), an Assessor trained in both the 3rd and 4th round FATF Recommendations and Methodologies and the current AML/CFT National Risk Assessment Coordinator for Dominica. - READ MORE -
ANGELA MELE (B.A., B. Ed., CAMS, MICA, CAMS Audit
Managing Director/ Consultant at RiskPass, Cayman Islands) has over 20 years of international financial services experience, having worked at Leeds Management Services in Bermuda, then at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, and most recently with Citi Hedge Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd. - READ MORE -
ELPHA JOHN (CFE, MICA, AML/CA, INT.DIP (COMP), CIRM
Senior Compliance Consultant at RiskPass Cayman Islands) is a well-seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the areas of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, Risk and Business Administration. While in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Elpha worked with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Money Laundering Supervisory Authority. - READ MORE -
BOB TAYLOR (Managing Director at GRADA, Cayman Islands) is the Chief Marketing Officer at GRADA. Bob is the former CEO of Weststar in the Cayman Islands, and he was the founder along with Roy Disney of TeleGuam Holdings and the former CEO of Focal Communications. Bob has worked for AT&T and Verizon in various software and operational roles. In 2000 Bob was named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year along with being named one of the Top 100 CIOs by CIO Magazine. - READ MORE -
FLOYD THEODORE (Financial Intelligence Unit, Dominica)
is currently a Financial Investigator with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is the Team Leader of the ML /TF Threat Team in ML/TF National Risk Assessment of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is an Assessor trained in the 4th round mechanisms relative to the implementation of the FATF Recommendations and Methodology and was part of the assessment team for the 4th round mutual evaluation of Antigua and Barbuda in 2017, where he serves as the Law Enforcement Expert.
IAIN KENNY (Kenny CISSP, CAMS, CFE - Director Advisory Services KPMG) is a Director in the Advisory Services group of KPMG. Working with a team of professionals across the Caribbean, he provides senior leadership in the areas of Anti Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Forensic Investigations, Privacy, Cyber Management and Cyber Incident Response services. - READ MORE -
The first AML / CFT conference of its kind in Dominica, this is a lively yet practical discussion surrounding major issues faced with the local financial sector. Discover how it relates to the "RBA" Risk Based Approach, developing an effective compliance program, hot topics - FATCA CRS where we are as a nation, and what is expected of the Financial Service Providers and how to make the Regulators happy...
This conference is highly recommended for front line staff, middle manager/supervisors, senior managers, compliance officers, IT personnel and Board of Directors.
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​Our conference is ACAMS accredited and members of ACAMS can receive CDP for attending the event
The exchange rate for the USD to ECD is 1USD = 2.7169 EC. Payment should be made within 5 days of registration.
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​Dress code for the event is business casual, and your conference registration covers refreshments throughout the day, including networking breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch.
Claudius Lestrade is a Business and Financial Expert in the field of AML/Compliance, Financial Market Supervision /Regulation, Risk Assessments, Financial Analysis and amongst others. He is the current Head of the AML/CFT Department at the Office of the Supervisor of Financial Institutions (Financial Services Unit) (FSU). Mr. Lestrade is an expert in international AML/CFT standards monitored by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF, CFATF and other international bodies such as the OECD, EU Code of Conduct Grouping and United States FATCA).
Having a proven Track Record in both the Public and Private Sector, Mr. Lestrade has developed and introduced the FSU AML/TF risk assessment methodology and control frameworks for AML/CFT supervision covering Dominica’s entire Financial Services Sector.
Is a seasoned and qualified Financial Regulator and Director with proven superior people management skills and has demonstrated the ability to resolve complex AML policy and implementation issues affecting the financial sector in Dominica.
With over 11 years of direct responsibility for AML/CFT compliance management oversight in both the private and public sectors.
Mr. Lestrade continues to lead the FSU and Dominica’s relationships with the CFATF, FATF, OECD, ECCB, and ROC ECT and possesses expert qualification in FATF, FATCA and OECD evaluation methodologies.
Claudius played a pivot role in post CFATF mutual evaluation of Dominica: Attended several CFATF Plenary Meetings, Spearheaded Dominica Phase 2 Peer Review Process, Key role in Dominica Preparation for FATCA and CRS compliance as well as EU Code of Conduct Grouping Compliance.
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Patrick George is currently the Senior Financial Investigator with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is a trained UN Expert in the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), an Assessor trained in both the 3rd and 4th round FATF Recommendations and Methodologies and the current AML/CFT National Risk Assessment Coordinator for Dominica. He has participated in the on-site assessment of Belize, Qatar and Guatemala with respect to the FATF Recommendations and UNCAC respectively. Very proficient in the installation and configuration of analytical software systems and the e-filing platform FIUConnect; and has installed systems and trained persons in the following countries namely, Tortola, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis. A Trainer with the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) in Strategic Analysis, who brings with him over 17 years experience in the field of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism and over 24 years in the public service. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Specialist (CAMLFC) – and holds a certificate in Criminology from the University of the West Indies.
Angela Mele has over 20 years of international financial services experience, having worked at Leeds Management Services in Bermuda, then at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, and most recently with Citi Hedge Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd.
Angela left her position as Head of the Compliance & Training Division of Citi in December 2007 to take over management of RiskPass Compliance+AML Ltd.
Angela is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and is a member of the International Compliance Association (MICA). Also, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, with a concentration in History and Politics, a Bachelor of Education from York University, North York, Canada, and received the designation of Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) in January 2014.
Elpha John is a well-seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the areas of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, Risk and Business Administration. While in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Elpha worked with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Money Laundering Supervisory Authority. After that, she worked as an Insurance Broker and Consultant before moving to the Cayman Islands where she took up the position of Compliance Manager for JN CAYMAN and JN Money Remittance (Cayman) Limited, the largest remittance company in the islands.
Elpha is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AML/CA) with the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), a member in good standing of the International Compliance Association (ICA), and a Certificant in International Risk Management.
Bob Taylor is the Chief Marketing Officer at GRADA. Bob is the former CEO of Weststar in the Cayman Islands, and he was the founder along with Roy Disney of TeleGuam Holdings and the former CEO of Focal Communications. Bob has worked for AT&T and Verizon in various software and operational roles. In 2000 Bob was named the EY
Entrepreneur of the Year along with being named one of the Top 100 CIOs by CIO Magazine.
Bob brings more than 25 years’ experience in technology to the venture, including being the CEO while Focal Communications IPO’d with a market valuation of USD$4bln.
Bob graduated with master’s degree from the University of Chicago’s Booth School in Finance and Public Policy and holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering.
Bob has testified as an expert in his field in front of the US Senate, US House, the Mexican and Canadian governments and has advised 2 US Administrations on internet related issues. Bob is a member of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman.
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Floyd Theodore is currently a Financial Investigator with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is the Team Leader of the ML /TF Threat Team in ML/TF National Risk Assessment of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is an Assessor trained in the 4th round mechanisms relative to the implementation of the FATF Recommendations and Methodology and was part of the assessment team for the 4th round mutual evaluation of Antigua and Barbuda in 2017, where he serves as the Law Enforcement Expert.
He has also completed the first follow up review of the Bahamas rating in the 1st follow up a report of the Bahamas after the 4th Round Mutual Evaluation in 2018.
Mr. Floyd Theodore has received numerous training in ML/TF related matters both regionally and internationally and has attended the Financial Action Task Force Training and Research Institute (FATF TREIN) in Busan, South Korea and the Guardia de Finanza, Scuola Di Polizia Tributaria, International Academy for Tax Crime in Lido di Ostia, Italy.
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Iain Kenny is a Director in the Advisory Services group of KPMG. Working with a team of professionals across the Caribbean, he provides senior leadership in the areas of Anti Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Forensic Investigations, Privacy, Cyber Management and Cyber Incident Response services. Iain has extensive experience in providing specialized anti-money laundering services to financial institutions, life insurance companies, casinos, money services businesses and other regulated entities across Canada and in the Caribbean. Iain is a former detective with the Edmonton Police Service where he was last assigned to the Technological Crimes Unit where he conducted cross-border investigations relating to identity theft and money laundering.
He has worked with numerous law enforcement agencies including the RCMP and the US Secret Service. Iain also has significant experience in disaster response management including emergency and recovery phases.
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Iain is also the Chair of the Cayman Finance LRC Data Protection Working Group, whose role is to represent the industry and private stakeholders interests to Government to aid in the development of national privacy legislation.