Research and Advocacy
Jamaica Institute Of Financial Services
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FATF Removes Jamaica From Grey List
30/08/2024The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, led the Jamaican delegation to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meetings in Singapore this week. On the conclusion of the meetings, Minister Clarke issued the following … -
12th Annual AML/CFT Conference 2023-The Future of Compliance...
18/09/2024The Jamaica Institute for Financial Services (JIFS), in collaboration with the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), successfully hosted the 12th Annual Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference. Under the theme “The Future of Compliance: Anticipating and Adapting to Change,” … -
Women In Finance 2024 – Inspiring Inclusion, Creating an Equ...
18/09/2024The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) … -
Anti-Fraud Seminar, “Fraud Prevention Trends and Tactics: St...
18/09/2024At our recent Anti-Fraud Seminar, “Fraud Prevention Trends and Tactics: Staying Ahead of the Game,” we were honored to have Professor Herbert Gayle, … -
2024 Financial Crime & Compliance MBA Scholarship Awardee
24/09/2024The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services, in collaboration with Bangor University, is proud to announce the recipient of the 2024 Financial Crime & Compliance MBA Scholarship—Dana Coley. Dana has demonstrated exceptional academic and professional potential, and this scholarship will provide … -
World Suicide Prevention Month 2024
23/10/2024Suicide can be defined as an intentional self-inflicted death and is a significant cause of mortality globally. September is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and foster meaningful dialogue around mental health. Recognizing the importance … -
Financial Fraud in the Caribbean
06/12/2024Law enforcement agencies in the Caribbean have reported an uptick in financial crimes, including fraud schemes, in recent years. Fraud, like other crimes, is a continuously evolving phenomenon that reacts to local, regional, and/or international developments. It thrives during bad … -
Identity & Document Authentication Seminar
12/12/2024This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the key discussions that took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel Jamaica, under the theme “Building Resilience: Securing the Future.” The seminar brought together leading experts … -
JIFS Environmental and Social Governance Policy 2025
15/08/2025The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices within the financial services sector. This Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy outlines our commitment to responsible operations, ethical leadership, and generating a positive societal impact … -
World Suicide Prevention Month 2025
30/09/2025Suicide can be defined as the deliberate act of ending one’s own life, often arising from overwhelming psychological, social, or emotional distress. Globally, more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, a tragedy that occurs once every 40 seconds …
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FATF Removes Jamaica From Grey List
30/08/2024The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, led the Jamaican delegation to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meetings in Singapore this week. On the conclusion of the meetings, Minister Clarke issued the following … -
12th Annual AML/CFT Conference 2023-The Future of Compliance...
18/09/2024The Jamaica Institute for Financial Services (JIFS), in collaboration with the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), successfully hosted the 12th Annual Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference. Under the theme “The Future of Compliance: Anticipating and Adapting to Change,” … -
Women In Finance 2024 – Inspiring Inclusion, Creating an Equ...
18/09/2024The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) … -
Anti-Fraud Seminar, “Fraud Prevention Trends and Tactics: St...
18/09/2024At our recent Anti-Fraud Seminar, “Fraud Prevention Trends and Tactics: Staying Ahead of the Game,” we were honored to have Professor Herbert Gayle, … -
2024 Financial Crime & Compliance MBA Scholarship Awardee
24/09/2024The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services, in collaboration with Bangor University, is proud to announce the recipient of the 2024 Financial Crime & Compliance MBA Scholarship—Dana Coley. Dana has demonstrated exceptional academic and professional potential, and this scholarship will provide … -
World Suicide Prevention Month 2024
23/10/2024Suicide can be defined as an intentional self-inflicted death and is a significant cause of mortality globally. September is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and foster meaningful dialogue around mental health. Recognizing the importance … -
Financial Fraud in the Caribbean
06/12/2024Law enforcement agencies in the Caribbean have reported an uptick in financial crimes, including fraud schemes, in recent years. Fraud, like other crimes, is a continuously evolving phenomenon that reacts to local, regional, and/or international developments. It thrives during bad … -
Identity & Document Authentication Seminar
12/12/2024This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the key discussions that took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel Jamaica, under the theme “Building Resilience: Securing the Future.” The seminar brought together leading experts … -
JIFS Environmental and Social Governance Policy 2025
15/08/2025The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices within the financial services sector. This Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy outlines our commitment to responsible operations, ethical leadership, and generating a positive societal impact … -
World Suicide Prevention Month 2025
30/09/2025Suicide can be defined as the deliberate act of ending one’s own life, often arising from overwhelming psychological, social, or emotional distress. Globally, more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, a tragedy that occurs once every 40 seconds …
