Nassau, The Bahamas

Walter
Smith

Caribbean AI Compliance Specialist

The Caribbean is capable of leading, not just following, in the global technology conversation — but only if we stop waiting for someone else to build the frameworks for us.

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Compliance Caribbean · AI · Governance

The Problem

Caribbean banks are being asked by their central banks to report how they're using AI — but no regional framework exists to guide them.

The problem runs deeper than policy gaps. AI has already arrived in Caribbean institutions — embedded in browsers, messaging apps, and productivity suites that staff use every day, without procurement decisions, without governance frameworks, and without anyone formally accountable.

Global frameworks like the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF were built for large economies with mature regulatory infrastructure. Caribbean institutions operate across multiple small jurisdictions, under correspondent banking pressure, with lean compliance teams and limited budgets. A framework built for Deutsche Bank doesn't work for a bank in Nassau. That's the gap I'm building into.

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AI Compliance Readiness Assessment

A structured evaluation of your institution's current AI usage, governance gaps, and regulatory exposure — delivered as an actionable report.

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Caribbean AI Compliance Blueprint

A comprehensive, institution-specific framework for AI governance designed around Caribbean regulatory bodies — CBB, CFATF, and regional central banks.

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Implementation Support

Hands-on guidance to implement your compliance framework — policy development, AI inventory documentation, staff training, and board reporting.

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Ongoing Advisory Retainer

Continuous compliance support as regulations evolve — monitoring regional regulatory developments and keeping your institution ahead of requirements.

The CREST Framework

Caribbean Compliance Standard for AI Governance

A proprietary AI governance standard built for Caribbean financial institutions — drawing on Singapore's MAS FEAT Principles and adapted for the regulatory realities of small island developing states.

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Compliance
Alignment with CFATF, CBB, and AML/CFT obligations
R
Resilience
Operational continuity and AI risk management
E
Evidence
Audit trails, documentation, and explainability
S
Stewardship
Governance structures and accountability
T
Transparency
Stakeholder disclosure and model oversight

Built for Caribbean financial institutions

I work with compliance officers, CFOs, and C-suite leaders at banks, credit unions, and insurance firms across the Caribbean who are navigating AI regulatory pressure without a clear regional roadmap.

Commercial Banks Credit Unions Insurance Firms Fintechs The Bahamas Barbados Trinidad & Tobago OECS Region

Government ICT — DICT, The Bahamas

10+ years managing national ICT infrastructure and enterprise systems for the Bahamian government, including serving as Subject Matter Expert.

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Financial Services Experience

Hands-on institutional experience in private banking and public sector financial services in The Bahamas — understanding how Caribbean financial institutions actually operate from the inside.

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Master of Information Systems Management

Walden University — combining advanced academic credentials with real-world Caribbean regulatory context.

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Adjunct Professor — University of The Bahamas

Technology instruction at university level — translating complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

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Ready to understand your institution's AI compliance posture? Let's talk. I'll assess your situation and recommend a clear path forward — at no cost for the initial consultation.