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A member of staff at the island's financial services regulator has achieved the highest score ever recorded in an international finance exam.
Kate Rogers, a student at the School of International Financial Services and a Senior Supervisor at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, passed the Level 3 International Certificate in Financial Services Regulation with a record-breaking score of 97 out of 100.
This is not only the highest score in her international cohort, but also the highest score ever achieved worldwide in the examination's history.
The Level 3 International Certificate is recognised globally by financial regulators, providing an in-depth perspective of the regulatory landscape across the financial services industry.
Helen Hatton, Executive Director at the School of International Financial Services, said: “Kate’s achievement is truly remarkable, firmly highlighting the quality of the regulatory professionals that the JFSC is producing and developing.
"She has set the bar incredibly high for future students.”
Jill Britton, Director General at the JFSC, said: “I’m hugely proud of Kate and all our JFSC colleagues who have successfully passed this certificate.
"Kate’s sustained effort and commitment has clearly paid off in abundance.
"We greatly value professional development at the JFSC and understand how important it is to help achieve sustainable, long-term excellence in regulatory effectiveness, and increased capability for the island in combatting financial crime.”
Ms Rogers said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the International Certificate in Financial Services Regulation.
"The School of International Financial Services and my tutor Darren Boschat were excellent.
"The qualification had great practical application to my role right from the first course, with additional insights into other areas of regulation."
She added: "Since joining the JFSC, the opportunities for development have been fantastic, and I really appreciate the support received throughout.
"This is one of the most valuable qualifications I have undertaken in my career to date.”
Pictured top: Helen Hatton, Executive Director of the School of International Financial Services, and Kate Rogers, Senior Supervisor at the JFSC.
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