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Compliance Training for Financial Professionals in British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Association of Compliance Officers (ACO) has announced its executive committee members, comprising seasoned professionals with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing.

Meet the Executive Committee


The ACO’s leadership team includes:

  • Chairman T’za James-Hodge: Renowned expert in compliance and regulatory matters with over 25 years of experience. She holds an International Diploma in Compliance from the International Compliance Association (ICA) and has authored several articles on financial services legislations in the BVI.
  • Treasurer Roschelle Smith, MBA(Hons): Certified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and member of the ICA. She has been an active member of the ACO since 2019 and serves as Treasurer on the Executive Committee.
  • Education Chair Stacyann Shaw Goodridge, LL.M.: Has over 20 years of experience in legal, risk, compliance, and regulatory matters. She is a former adjunct lecturer at the BVI Financial Services Institute and holds a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of London.
  • Legislative Chair Adenike Sicard: Seasoned lawyer with over 20 years of practice in the British Virgin Islands. She frequently advises on compliance, anti-money laundering, and terrorist financing laws and regulations in the BVI.
  • Ethics Chair & MLRO Blondell Challenger: Holds an Associate Degree in Science from the University of the West Indies and has completed several certifications in International Compliance Association (ICA) courses. She is a Fellow of the ICA and serves as Ethics Chairman of the ACO.

Compliance Training


The ACO offers comprehensive compliance training programs for financial professionals in the British Virgin Islands. The organization’s mission is to promote excellence in:

  • Compliance: Risk management, regulatory affairs, and expert guidance to help professionals navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the financial services industry.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with financial transactions and operations.

Get Involved


For more information on the BVI Association of Compliance Officers or to register for their compliance training programs, please contact:

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Join the ACO’s mission to promote excellence in compliance and risk management for financial professionals in the British Virgin Islands.