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Commonwealth Shared Scholar: Louisianne Josiah-Roberts’ Journey

Background

Louisianne Josiah-Roberts, a 2017 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Antigua and Barbuda, completed an MPA in Public Administration at the University of Exeter.

Key Facts

  • Completed MPA in Public Administration at the University of Exeter
  • Supported national financial regulation in her home country of Antigua and Barbuda prior to her scholarship

Career

Louisianne expanded her regulatory remit to a regional level at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) after completing her scholarship.

Role Prior to ECCB

  • Supported national financial regulation in Antigua and Barbuda

Current Role at ECCB

  • As an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter the Financing of Terrorism Supervisory Authority, Louisianne mentors regulators in the region to ensure they are able to conduct effective risk-based examinations.
  • She joins regulators onsite, observes their testing and interview techniques, and provides on-the-spot advice.

Successes at ECCB

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFTAF) has reported that the banking sector within countries under the ECCB’s supervision had robust regulatory programmes and compliance. For the last three assessments, the CFTAF has issued a good report, highlighting the impact of regulatory programmes and compliance within its assessment.

International Standards

As a specialist in her field, Louisianne is aware of the importance of international standards and regulations in her work. She ensures that financial institutions in the region are aware of changes to international recommendations and guidelines.

Impact of International Standards

  • Robust regulatory programs and compliance among banking sectors in countries under ECCB’s supervision

Future Goals

Louisianne’s dream role is to work on an international level, contributing her specialist knowledge to enable collaboration and partnerships.

Future Aspirations

  • Work on an international level, collaborating with partners and sharing expertise to improve financial regulation.