Cayman Islands Chapter

Amber Ramsey is Chief Digital Officer at Simur, a leading digital customer due diligence (CDD) technology company. 

Amber advises clients on digital CDD transformation through the implementation of Simur. She collaborates closely with compliance teams, boards, senior management, and various control teams to develop CDD remediation plans and enhance compliance and AML frameworks. 

Amber has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with over 20 years at top global companies in the U.S. and the Cayman Islands. Her deep knowledge in the most rigorous financial services CDD requirements, makes her well-suited to guiding clients in CDD remediation, improving their compliance and AML frameworks, and assisting them in navigating their digital transformation through implementing Simur.

Amber is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). She holds a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, both from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is a member of the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants and the Cayman Islands Directors Association.

Amber is committed to philanthropy and professional development. She serves on the Board of Help for Children Cayman and participates in the Grant Committee and Committee of Hearts. Additionally, she is a Board Member of 100 Women in Finance Cayman and chairs the Scholarship Committee. Amber is a contributing author to numerous industry publications and lectures on a variety of business topics at educational establishments in the Cayman Islands and at various professional services firms.

Sandra Edun-Watler is an Attorney at-Law with extensive experience in the Regulatory and Compliance regimes governing the financial services industry.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience from the wide range of positions she has held in this field. 

She is the former Head of the Compliance & Reporting Services of a leading global offshore law firm where she provided Anti-Money Laundering, AEOI Reporting & Compliance Officer services.

Sandra also worked as legal counsel with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority where she provided legal advice to all regulatory and support divisions.  During this time she was the legal assessor for the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force – British Virgin Islands Third Round Mutual Evaluation. 

Before this she worked for another top tier Cayman Islands law firm where she held multiple positions during her eight year tenure.  She was Head of Compliance for the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda, practiced as a regulatory lawyer and delivered AML officer services.

Sandra is the former Chairman of the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association, the immediate past president of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association and sits on the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Caribbean Task Force.  In addition, she was the chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Steering Group of the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association.  Sandra also guest lectures on AML at the Truman Bodden Law School in the  Cayman Islands and sits on numerous working groups advising on the laws and practical aspects of the financial services regulatory regime.

Sandra is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Trainer for ACAMS and holds a Trust and Estate Practitioner designation. 

Leonie is a senior risk and compliance leader with considerable expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory strategy and GRC frameworks. A former Head of Compliance at Butterfield Bank, Cayman and ex-Morgan Stanley legal advisor, she began her career as a corporate lawyer in London. Now at Artex Risk Solutions, she brings sharp legal insight and broad financial services experience across banking, funds, insurance and fiduciary.

Kenton Tibbetts is a highly accomplished professional in the financial industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Cayman National Corporation Ltd. With over 28 years of experience in compliance and risk management, Kenton is a seasoned expert in ensuring organizations maintain regulatory compliance and adhere to ethical standards. 

Throughout his career, Kenton has held various leadership roles in compliance departments of prominent financial institutions, where he has successfully implemented and managed compliance programs to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Formerly, Mr. Tibbetts served as the Head of the Onsite Inspections Unit at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. 

In his current role at Cayman National Corporation Ltd., Kenton is responsible for overseeing all compliance activities, ensuring the company operates within the legal and ethical framework set forth by regulators. He leads a team of dedicated compliance professionals, guiding them in identifying and mitigating potential risks while promoting a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Mr. Tibbetts holds a Bachelor's and Master of Science in Managerial Controls and Accounting, including International Finance and Information Technology certificates. He earned the Advanced Certificate in Macro-economics, Offshore Financial Centres and the Global Economy from the University College of the Cayman Islands facilitated by the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, in addition to being a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Caribbean Financial Task Force - Trainee Assessor.

Nedra Myles is a Cayman Islands–qualified attorney and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, admitted to the Bar of the Cayman Islands in 2007. She holds an LLB (2004) and completed her Professional Practice Qualification in 2005.

Her career spans both public and private sectors, where she has provided internal legal and compliance guidance on regulatory matters, anti-financial crime frameworks, and corporate governance. Known for her practical and principled approach, she has contributed to strengthening institutional compliance programs and supporting ongoing professional development within the industry.

She currently serves as Sponsorship Lead for the ACAMS Cayman Chapter, helping to foster meaningful partnerships and support the Chapter’s mission of advancing AML/CTF education and collaboration across the jurisdiction.

Elvis Coward is a seasoned career banker with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, having served in multiple jurisdictions across the Caribbean, including the Dutch Caribbean. Throughout his career, Mr. Coward has held progressively senior roles, demonstrating a deep commitment to excellence in banking operations, regulatory compliance, and cross-border financial governance.

With more than 15 years of specialized experience in compliance, Mr. Coward is the current of Head of Compliance for PROVEN Bank (Cayman) Limited; he previously served as the Regional Head of Compliance, Retail, Business and International Banking at FirstCaribbean International Bank. In this capacity, he was instrumental in shaping and overseeing compliance frameworks across diverse markets and jurisdictions.

Mr. Coward has also contributed to the broader financial community through his involvement with key industry bodies. He is a former executive member of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association and is a current member on the Policy Committee of the Cayman Islands Bankers Association.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a finance concentration and is ACAMS certified, underscoring his expertise in anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.

Kendell is a Managing Director and Global Chief Compliance Officer of MUFG Investor Services. He’s responsible for the global development, implementation, review, and revision of a robust compliance culture and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational business requirements.

Kendell is a Fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and Certified Internal Auditor. Kendell also serves as a director on all MUFG regulated Cayman entities and is a member of the location Committee responsible for managing the Cayman location.

Kendell has 30 years of financial services experience, working primarily in EMEA and the Americas. In his spare time, Kendell chairs youth mentoring organization one2one Cayman and enjoys volunteering for several other local charities and community groups.

Michelle is serving on the Board in a personal capacity and not as an official representative of CIMA.

Michelle is a dedicated compliance professional with over 20 years of regulatory and supervisory experience. She is currently the Deputy Head – Financial Stability and Statistics Division at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), where she leads the development of financial stability initiatives and the integration of quantitative data with academic research and macroprudential policy advice. During her tenure at CIMA, Michelle has played a pivotal role in several strategic projects, including the launch of the Authority’s inaugural Financial Stability Report. She has also spearheaded numerous learning and development initiatives, particularly in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) training.

Prior to joining CIMA, Mrs. Majid was employed with the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, where she held various senior roles, including Senior Examiner in the Financial Institutions Supervision Department and a Senior Economist in the Macroprudential Analysis Unit. There, she was involved in policy development, strategic reporting, the delivery of tailored training on regulatory and supervisory matters locally and regionally, as well as on-site and off-site supervision in AML/CFT. Michelle has also been a contributing author to various research papers and other flagship publications of the Central Bank, such as the Financial Stability Report. She also represented the Central Bank regionally and internationally, on diverse regulatory and financial stability areas.

Michelle is deeply committed to education, with over 25 years of lecturing experience at academic institutions in Trinidad and Scotland. She has taught a range of subjects, including project management, AML/CFT, and finance. She currently volunteers as a lecturer in regulatory compliance and business, reflecting her ongoing dedication to capacity building and the advancement of professional development within the financial sector.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science (First Class Honours) and a Masters in Economics, an MBA with Distinction and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education. Mrs. Majid is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, a Certified Financial Crime Specialist, a Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor and a certificate holder in Sustainability and Climate Risk. She also earned qualifications as a Project Management Professional.