LaNishka McSweeney

LaNishka Farrington-McSweeney is a Partner at EY Bahamas Ltd. with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.1 She specializes in retail banking, private banking, and wealth and asset management, primarily focusing on the Bahamas and Cayman Islands.12

As a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), LaNishka has extensive experience in assessing financial institutions' compliance with local Anti-Money Laundering laws.1 She has served as an engagement leader for banks, trust companies, and large multinationals, providing expertise in governance risk management and internal control activities.1

LaNishka joined EY Cayman as a partner in July 2018, having previously worked at PwC.5 In her role at EY, she leads a team of professionals providing audit and advisory services in the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands region.25

Her recent professional activities include:

1. Planning to attend The Assembly ACAMS Conference in Las Vegas in September 2024.4
2. Sharing insights on core modernization for banks.7
3. Congratulating the Cayman Islands on positive results related to financial services.6

LaNishka's expertise spans various areas, including financial reporting standards, anti-money laundering compliance, and risk management in the banking and capital markets sectors.13