The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has announced the appointment of Ms. Jessica Ebanks as the Head of the Securities Supervision Division, effective from 1 November 2024. Ms. Ebanks began her career at CIMA in 2013 as an Analyst in the Investments & Securities Supervision Division. In 2017 she became the sole Chief Analyst in the newly established Securities Supervision Division and Instrumental in building the Division from its inception. Ms. Ebanks was promoted to Deputy Head in 2020.
Ms. Ebanks holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organisational Studies, specialising in International and Comparative Studies (Globalisation), from the University of Western Ontario. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and has completed the Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Practices Handbook, and programmes with IOSCO and PIFS-Harvard Law School. She holds an ILM Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
CIMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cindy Scotland, OBE, commented: “We are proud to announce Ms. Jessica Ebanks’ promotion to Head of the Securities Supervision Division. Her proven track record, deep regulatory knowledge, and commitment to developing high standards within the Division have greatly contributed to the Authority’s success. We look forward to Ms. Ebanks continuing to strengthen our Securities Supervision Division, ensuring its alignment with global best practices.”
(Source: https://www.cima.ky/cima-appoints-new-head-of-securities-supervision-division-1)