Amy has worked at or with banks since starting her professional career in 2001. Amy has extensive hands-on knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for banks in accordance with global regulatory standards. Amy is the Head of Compliance & MLRO at Xapo Bank with responsibility for providing guidance and advice to the business, whilst driving the implementation and management of compliance and AML controls, processes, and operations.

Prior to joining Xapo Bank in 2021, Amy spent 11 years at the GFSC working predominantly in Banking and Prudential Supervision, ensuring the stability of the Gibraltar banking sector. Amy has been an executive committee member since 2021

Katie is an Executive Director and Senior Relationship Manager of Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Gibraltar) Ltd. Katie joined the Bank following the acquisition of Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Ltd in 2016 where Katie had spent the previous 5 years as Senior Relationship Manager.

Katie’s career spans 20 years in Banking, predominantly in Private Banking. Katie has served as a GBA committee member since 2022 and more recently has been appointed to the Government of Gibraltar Think Tank for Finance Sectors Product Development working group.

Kim Knudsen embarked on his banking career in 1998 at Jyske Bank in Denmark, where he collaborated closely with the banks international units on their banking platform, configuration, and compliance solutions. In 2007, he transitioned to the Gibraltar branch, which has since evolved into Trusted Novus Bank Ltd. Currently, he serves as the Manager of IT and Business Systems, with additional responsibilities for Facilities. Over the past 25 years, Kim has held a diverse range of roles across operations, client services, and technology, often focusing on banking system processes to ensure the bank’s efficient and resilient operations.

Gerald has worked in the Banking Industry for over 30 years, he has extensive knowledge in Foreign Exchange and Treasury Management. Before joining the Gibraltar International Bank Gerald worked for ABN AMRO and assisted them in the setting up and managing their Advisory and Portfolio Management desk, he has also worked for RBS international as Director of Treasury and Investment solutions. He is currently the Chief Treasury & Investment Officer at the Gibraltar International Bank and sits in the Executive Management team . Gerald was one of the original team that was involved in setting up the Bank.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Southampton in 1995, Tyrone returned to Gibraltar to commence a career in the fast growing local Banking and Finance sector. In 2000 Tyrone completed a second degree in Financial Services from the University of Manchester and became a Chartered Associate member of the London Institute of Banking & Finance. Tyrone has a comprehensive and varied professional experience in the Gibraltar financial services sector.

Nick joined IDT Financial Services Limited (trading as justbank) Gibraltar in 2020 as Director of Compliance and MLRO after relocating from the UK. He brings 18 years of experience in Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime. Nick has financial services experience in banking, Emoney, fiduciary, insurance, pensions, tax, commercial and consumer lending. He is the regulated individual at justbank who is responsible for Compliance and Risk and is also the MLRO.

Johnathan Almeida began his career in banking in 1996 at HispanoCommerzbank, before moving to the operations team at ABN AMRO in 2001. In 2005 he was awarded a degree in Financial Services from the University of Manchester and became an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in England and Wales. Additionally, Johnathan also holds a law degree, LLB (Hons). Johnathan has enjoyed an interesting and varied career in Banking over the last 25 years, including roles in Operations, Credit and Risk Management and currently holds the post of Chief of Staff at Kleinworthambros. He has been a member of the GBA committee since 2017, serving as President from January 2019 to April 2021.

Gill graduated from Glasgow University with an Honours degree in Law in 1995 and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice the following year. Gill then worked in the insurance and investment sector in the UK in a variety of risk related roles within National Australia Group and Scottish Widows. Gill also worked in Glasgow University via day release during 2011-23 as a part time lecturer and tutor within the law faculty where she taught Business, Ethics, Financial Planning and Accounting.

Chief Operating Officer, Moneycorp Bank
Gonçalo Cascais is a senior executive in financial services with over 15 years of international experience across banking, fintech, and investment management. He began his career in banking in Portugal in 2009 and has since held leadership roles across Europe, with a strong focus on operational strategy, digital transformation, and business growth.

Retired since 2019.

Previous to retiring Derek’s career spanned 39 years in banking, during the latter part of which he headed the Compliance function for Barclays Bank PLC and then Lombard Odier in Gibraltar.

The Governor of Gibraltar appointed Derek as a Justice of the Peace for Gibraltar in May 2019.

Derek has served as Secretary and Treasurer of the GBA since 2021