Topic: Elisabeth Lees
Following the money: Cayman investigators chase dirty cash in real and virtual worlds
From diamonds and condos to crypto currency and digital tokens, the ways and means to move dirty cash around the global financial system are becoming more diverse and complex every day. For Cayman Islands law enforcement, adapting to those threats is an evolving challenge.
Legal clarity
A female-founded law firm is unique in Cayman’s well-populated legal landscape.
Former AML steering group coordinators launch law and compliance firm
Elisabeth Lees, the former national coordinator of Cayman’s Anti-Money Laundering Steering Group, and her former deputy, Justine Plenkiewicz, have together with former Harneys partner Katie Pearson formed Claritas, a boutique law and regulatory compliance firm.
Webinar promotes anti-money laundering compliance
An anti-money laundering webinar was held this month as part of efforts to ensure Cayman meets international standards to prevent the illegal practice.
Cayman reports anti-money laundering progress to FATF
On the eve of being reassessed by the Financial Action Task Force, the Cayman Islands government said it had made significant achievements in responding to a critical evaluation of its anti-money laundering regime.
