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Two (2) decades of legal experience in trust, corporate and commercial litigation with specialty in Trusts and Banking Law. Mr. Cassar is Consultant Counsel to Cassar & Co., a law firm specializing in Commercial Litigation and Mutual Funds Consultation Services. Sole member of the Worldlink for Law and international body of 70 law firms situated throughout North America, South America, Canada, Europe and Asia. Mr. Cassar is a Member of The Bahamas Bar Association and a longstanding member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, England. He attained a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Wolverhampton, England on July 10, 1991 with Honors. Graduating from Ontario Business College, Bellville, Ontario, Canada in 1985 with a Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting with Distinction. He has also received a Diploma in Negotiations from Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts in 1997.
Highly accomplished Certified Public Accountant with around 13 years of excellent Accounting, Auditing and Compliances skills having also attained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Monreal is an adept leader with exceptional communication, multi-tasking, organizational and motivational skills with a proven track record in reviewing financial statements and providing clients with technical guidance on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. Monreal has over ten years of experience in the financial and operational aspects of the Offshore Industry in The Bahamas having also received professional training on Bahamian legislation and industry standards at a number of workshops and seminars hosted by The Bahamas Financial Services Board, The Central Bank of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Institute of Charted Accountants.
Delphino Gilbert (“Gil”) Cassar is an accomplished private banker and CEO of Equity Group Business Development Ltd.—the entity within the Equity Group that leads business development, product ideation, marketing, and public relations efforts. The Equity Group, headquartered in The Bahamas, holds licenses spanning international and domestic private banking, trusts, investment fund administration, asset management, corporate services, and digital asset services.
A visionary technologist and full-stack developer well-versed in artificial intelligence, Gil is widely regarded as a FinTech trailblazer. An economist at heart and passionate advocate for inclusive growth, he serves as Chairman of the Bahamas Development Bank and President of the Bahamas Investments and Securities Business Association. He is also an active member of the Bahamas Financial Services Board and the Government’s Digital Advisory Panel. In 2023, he was named the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s Young Professional of the Year.
Gil holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree from Harvard University, with a focus on Finance. His forward-thinking approach underscores a commitment to financial inclusion, digital transformation, sustainable development, and future-ready financial solutions across The Bahamas.
Michael Clare is the Head of Digital Assets and Fintech Operations at Liongate Bahamas Limited, the digital assets affiliate of the Equity Group of Companies. Prior to his tenure at Liongate Bahamas, he demonstrated his expertise as an Economist at the Ministry of Finance for the Bahamas, contributing to the financial landscape of the region. He is a member and advisor of the Stanford University AI & Web3 Research Lab Association and serves as a Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board. Clare's educational journey is equally remarkable. He earned his bachelor’s degree (BSc.) in Finance from Lenoir Rhyne University and furthered his financial knowledge by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Economics and Finance from Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China. To deepen his understanding of blockchain technology, Michael Clare achieved a second master’s degree (MSc.) in Digital Currency and Blockchain technology from the University of Nicosia in Nicosia, Cyprus, becoming the first Bahamian to hold such a distinction. Additionally, he represents the Bahamas as a Regional Ambassador for the Global Blockchain Business Council.
Livingston University (now the University of West Alabama) and a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, she holds certificates in Company Law and Administration and Employment Law. She was a part-time lecturer in Accounting with Atlantic College and is also a Fellow, Life Management Institution (FLMI) and a Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc having served in various positions including Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Standards Committee Chair. She has exposure in office administration, accounting and finance, audit, and education and served as the Assistant Secretary of Equity Bank Bahamas Limited from March 2020 to January 2025 and Company Secretary for Equity Trust Bahamas Limited since June 2023. Kayla is currently pursuing her certification in Human Resource Management.
Keon Justin is a highly experienced professional who serves as The Head of Internal Audit for Equity Bank Bahamas Limited and Equity Trust Bahamas Limited. With a decade-long career in both public and private sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and value to both organizations and their clients. Keon's professional journey began as an audit associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), following which he transitioned to the private sector. He has worked across various industries such as private banking, e-commerce, franchising, and maritime, gaining significant experience and expertise. Keon is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Florida International University and an MBA from the University of Florida. His extensive experience and expertise make him an exceptional leader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellence. Keon is an asset to the organizations he serves and is highly respected by his peers and colleagues.
solutions while collaborating effectively with stakeholders. His diverse skills include IT Strategy and Governance, Innovation and Technology Trends, Project and Program Management, Cybersecurity and Compliance, IT Operations and Infrastructure and Leadership and Management. Jarriq is currently pursuing an MBA in Technology Management as well as a certification in Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He obtained his certification in Cybersecurity in 2024 and a certificate in Project Management in 2019.
Ms. Shari Quant serves as Senior Assistant Vice President in the Internal Audit department of the Group, where she brings significant value through her deep expertise in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). With more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, she has cultivated a strong foundation in international client services, compliance, and risk management. A Licensed Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a certified Anti-Money Laundering specialist (MICA) through the International Compliance Association (ICA), Ms. Quant is professionally qualified in Corporate Law and Administration. She has received specialized training in financial services regulation, securities products, and international tax compliance regimes, including CRS and FATCA. Her career spans trust, investment fund services, and private banking, where she has consistently demonstrated strong analytical acumen, investigative capabilities, and the ability to manage complex regulatory requirements. She is particularly recognized for her contributions to legal and policy reviews, international tax reporting projects, and the development of internal compliance policies and risk assessment frameworks. Ms. Quant also brings experience as a legal assistant under the mentorship of senior attorneys-at-law, further enhancing her legal and regulatory interpretation capabilities. Her areas of proficiency include private wealth management structures, relationship management, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, corporate secretarial responsibilities, and tax reporting compliance for financial accounts (CRS, FATCA, QI, CESRA, ROBO). In addition to her current certifications, she is actively pursuing further specialization in AML FinTech Compliance (CAFCA) through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and advanced studies in Internal Audit. Her commitment to continuous professional development and regulatory excellence makes her a key asset to the Group’s governance and risk oversight functions.