Speaker:
T’sa James-Hodge

Topic:
From Obligation to Impact: Redefining Compliance in the BVI

Descriptor:
Compliance is evolving, and so must we. This opening challenges professionals to move beyond formality and embrace a more intentional, outcomes-driven approach to compliance that delivers real value.

Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE
Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development & Digital Transformation

Topic:
Leading from the Front: The BVI’s Commitment to Compliance Excellence

Descriptor:
As global scrutiny intensifies, leadership matters more than ever.
The Minister will deliver a compelling perspective on how the BVI is navigating complex international expectations while safeguarding its reputation as a leading financial centre.

This address will highlight:

• The Territory’s commitment to international standards and cooperation
• Strategic responses to evolving global regulatory pressures
• The importance of collective accountability across government and industry

Message:
Compliance is not just operational, it is national leadership in action, ensuring the BVI remains strong, credible, and future-ready.

Speaker:
Elise Donovan

Topic:
Compliance as a Competitive Advantage

Descriptor:
Compliance is no longer just protection, it’s positioning.
Discover how compliance excellence strengthens the BVI’s global positioning and investor confidence, reinforcing the Territory’s standing as a trusted and competitive international financial centre.
As expectations continue to evolve, effective compliance frameworks are not just about meeting obligations, they are about driving credibility, resilience, and long-term success.

Message:
Compliance is not a burden; it is a strategic advantage.

Speaker:
Leon Wheatley

Topic:
Supervision Reimagined: What Effective Compliance Really Looks Like

Descriptor:
Policies alone are no longer enough. Gain direct insight into how supervision is evolving, what regulators are truly assessing, and where firms must elevate their approach to demonstrate real compliance effectiveness, not just documented frameworks.

Speakers:
Nikesia Ceasar & Nicolai Green

Topic:
Supervision, Intelligence & Impact: Strengthening Compliance Across DNFBPs and NPOs

Descriptor:
The role of the FIA extends far beyond suspicious activity reporting. As both a financial intelligence unit and supervisory authority, the FIA plays a critical role in strengthening compliance across Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs).

This session provides key insights into:

• Supervisory expectations across DNFBPs and NPOs
• Common deficiencies identified through inspections and ongoing monitoring
• The evolving role of compliance officers within supervised financial services entities
• Key expectations for Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) in fulfilling their reporting and oversight responsibilities
• Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of SAR reporting to support intelligence outcomes

Focus:
Moving beyond procedural compliance to ensure strong governance, effective oversight, and accountability at both the compliance officer and MLRO level.

Speaker:
Jeremy Liburd

Topic:
Sanctions in Motion: Staying Ahead in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

Descriptor:
Sanctions are dynamic, fast-moving, and unforgiving. This session equips you to move beyond reactive compliance and build agile, forward-looking sanctions frameworks that keep pace with global developments.

Speaker:
Colette Corea

Topic:
Cross-Border Compliance in Action: Are You Ready When It Matters Most?

Descriptor:
When international cooperation requests arise, preparation is everything. This session delivers practical insight into handling cross-border obligations with confidence, efficiency, and precision under pressure.

Speaker:
Tim Tyler

Topic:
Compliance AI: Integrating Intelligence into the Compliance Function

Descriptor:
Compliance is no longer manual, it is intelligent. Discover how AI is transforming compliance into a proactive, data-driven function, enabling smarter decisions, faster detection, and stronger risk management.
Because effective compliance isn’t about keeping up, it’s about staying ahead.

Speaker:
Sandra Edun-Watler

Topic:
Global Standards, Regional Realities: Thriving Under Pressure

Descriptor:
Operating in the Caribbean means balancing global expectations with regional realities. This session explores how to move from compliance fatigue to strategic resilience, turning pressure into progress.

Speaker:
Valdez K. Russell

Topic:
Beyond the Role: Leading with Courage, Accountability & Purpose in Modern Compliance

Descriptor:
Compliance professionals are no longer behind the scenes, they are now frontline defenders of integrity, facing increased scrutiny, personal accountability, and rising regulatory pressure.
This powerful keynote explores the human side of compliance, focusing on:

• Navigating personal accountability and difficult decision-making
• Building confidence to act with integrity under pressure
• Staying resilient in an evolving regulatory landscape
• Reframing compliance as a purpose-driven profession

Focus:
This is not about ticking boxes, it’s about leading with conviction and owning your role.

Takeaway:
Leave inspired, empowered, and equipped to approach compliance not just as a function, but as a responsibility that demands courage and leadership.

Speaker:
Fareda Sands

Topic:
When Compliance Fails: The Cost of Getting It Wrong

Descriptor:
What happens when compliance becomes a checklist exercise? This powerful case study reveals the consequences of missed red flags, weak oversight, and ineffective controls—and the lessons every professional must take forward.

Moderator:
Adenike Sicard

Panel:
Errol George (FIA); Kenrick Davis (RVPF); Krestel Collins (Immigration); Tiffany Scatliffe (DPP)

Topic:
Beyond the Filing: What Happens After You Submit a SAR?

Descriptor:
Your role doesn’t end at submission. Hear directly from enforcement agencies on how intelligence is used, what makes reports actionable, and how collaboration can turn information into real enforcement outcomes.

Announcements & Closing Remarks

1. Announcement of this year’s scholarship recipient
2. CRCA announcement

Speakers:
Myrla-May Barzey-Penn

Descriptor:
A powerful close to a day of insight, challenge, and transformation—reinforcing the collective commitment to advancing compliance beyond the checklist and into meaningful

Location: Maria’s by the Sea Dining Hall

Time: Immediately Following Closing Remarks

Descriptor:
Unwind, connect, and celebrate a day of insight, growth, and transformation.
Join fellow compliance professionals, regulators, and industry leaders for an engaging evening of cocktails, conversation, and connection. This is more than a social close—it’s an opportunity to continue the dialogue, strengthen relationships, and exchange perspectives in a relaxed setting.
As we reflect on the day’s theme—Effective Compliance: More Than Checking the Box—this reception offers a space to build the networks and partnerships that make effective compliance possible in practice.
Enjoy great company, light bites, and a vibrant atmosphere as we toast to progress, professionalism, and the future of compliance in the BVI.

👉 Don’t miss the special cocktail raffle and networking opportunities.