Dean is a recognised compliance officer of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Having worked in the finance industry for 23-plus years, Dean’s range of expertise is diverse and includes positions such as compliance officer and money laundering reporting officer at Morval Bank & Trust Ltd, a family-owned private wealth management bank; auditor at Ernst & Young; and compliance officer and Americas Regional Head of Client On-Boarding for UBS Global Asset Management - Fund Services.
In his role as a compliance officer and money laundering reporting officer, Dean is actively involved in safeguarding Cayman structures to meet their regulatory obligations while ensuring a high standard of governance in their continued operations. His compliance knowledge provides fund managers, trustees, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals with a matchless understanding of CIMA's laws and guidelines.
Having worked with Morval Bank & Trust Cayman Ltd, UBS Global Asset Management—Fund Services, and Ernst & Young, Dean has advised on matters requiring an understanding of FATCA/CRS, the beneficial ownership regime, portfolio investment strategies, AML/KYC, audit, and now Cayman's Data Protection and Economic Substance legislation.