XReg Consulting is a group of former regulators with practical experience in formulating public policy and developing regulation for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and virtual assets. As XReg’s Legal and Regulatory Policy Lead, Ernest’s focus is to assist clients with: > Advisory to governments, regulators and other public bodies on DLT frameworks prior to public consultation.> Regulatory policy development and legislative guidance for the implementation of an… Show more XReg Consulting is a group of former regulators with practical experience in formulating public policy and developing regulation for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and virtual assets. As XReg’s Legal and Regulatory Policy Lead, Ernest’s focus is to assist clients with: > Advisory to governments, regulators and other public bodies on DLT frameworks prior to public consultation.> Regulatory policy development and legislative guidance for the implementation of an appropriate, proportionate and fit for purpose framework for VASPs and other financial services sectors.> Legal analysis of jurisdictional legislative and regulatory frameworks for corporate clients.> Determination of appropriate strategies for the efficient adoption of new rules and requirements within various jurisdictions globally. Show less

The GFSC regulates the financial services industry in Gibraltar. Its aim is to protect consumers, enhance the reputation of Gibraltar as a quality finance services centre and promote good business. After a successful three years as Policy Manager, Ernest was promoted to Head of Policy in 2017, where he remained until the end of his tenure. As the GFSC’s Head of Policy, Ernest’s focus was to:> Maintain and develop an effective legislative and regulatory framework for financial… Show more The GFSC regulates the financial services industry in Gibraltar. Its aim is to protect consumers, enhance the reputation of Gibraltar as a quality finance services centre and promote good business. After a successful three years as Policy Manager, Ernest was promoted to Head of Policy in 2017, where he remained until the end of his tenure. As the GFSC’s Head of Policy, Ernest’s focus was to:> Maintain and develop an effective legislative and regulatory framework for financial services in Gibraltar which prompted sustained economic growth during that period for the sector. > Lead and manage a joint Government of Gibraltar and GFSC programme which delivered the single largest reform of Gibraltar’s financial services legislation into a consolidated Act and supporting regulations. This included liaising directly with the Ministers and other government officials to discuss and agree on policy issues while ensuring a streamlined adoption process.> Establish and manage a regulatory policy team to work on the reform programme, including internal GFSC policy team, external drafters, local lawyers and government officials. > Transposition of a number of EU Directives on financial services policy and legislative Brexit preparations. > Contribute to design and implementation of the DLT regime in Gibraltar and on extending the AML regime to DLT Providers. Show less

> Advised clients in the financial services sector on investments, banking, payment services and other regulatory and transactional matters. > Assisted clients through the authorisation process to obtain authorisation from the GFSC, including reviewing and updating policies and procedures. > Provided legal analysis and advice in relation to the development of EU policy directives and financial services frameworks at an EU level. > In 2012 — 2013… Show more > Advised clients in the financial services sector on investments, banking, payment services and other regulatory and transactional matters. > Assisted clients through the authorisation process to obtain authorisation from the GFSC, including reviewing and updating policies and procedures. > Provided legal analysis and advice in relation to the development of EU policy directives and financial services frameworks at an EU level. > In 2012 — 2013, seconded to the GFSC’s banking and investment services team to support their policy, authorisation and supervisory functions. Show less

Provided legal support for clients in civil and criminal litigation, in the interest of providing successful resolutions.