Louisianne Josiah-Roberts: A Trailblazer in Anti-Money Laundering Supervision

Introduction

Meet Louisianne Josiah-Roberts, a 2017 Commonwealth Shared Scholar who has made significant contributions to the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCB) as an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism supervisor. Her work has had a positive impact on financial institutions in the region, ensuring they understand their responsibilities under international standards.

Key Points

• Role at ECCB: Louisianne currently works as an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism supervisor at the ECCB.
• Mentorship Programme: She mentors regulators in the region to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required for effective risk-based supervisory programs.
• Impact on Financial Institutions: Her work has a positive impact on financial institutions, ensuring they understand their responsibilities under international standards.
• Independent Review: The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFTAF) reported that the banking sector in countries supervised by the ECCB had robust regulatory programs and compliance.
• Qualifications and Experience: Louisianne has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Exeter, which has helped her develop as a professional and public servant.
• Specialized Area: She acknowledges that anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing regulation and compliance are niche specialisms requiring relevant qualifications and experience.

Key Takeaways

• Effective supervision and mentoring can have a significant impact on the financial sector.
• International standards and regulations are constantly evolving, and supervisors must stay up-to-date to ensure compliance.
• Specialized knowledge and expertise are essential for working in areas like anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism.