About Simone E. Martin
FOUNDER OF IGNUS SOLUTIONS

Simone Martin is an approachable and unconventional regulator, educator and most recently, a published author. Her regulatory career started in 2001 with the BVI Financial Services Commission, where she is today as the Director of Special Projects. In her time within regulation, she has gained a diverse set of experiences across several sectors (fiduciary services, insurance, banking and investment business) in both the BVI and Anguilla. During her career thus far, she has materially contributed to legislative reform towards ‘right-touch’ regulation. Simone has always been hands-on, and has a depth of experiences in the conduct of prudential and AML/CFT compliance inspections as well as created and delivered training for local, regional and international regulators and other financial services professionals.
In leveraging agile regulatory reform, Simone spearheaded the introduction of the Innovation Office with the Anguilla Financial Services Commission in 2020 amongst other initiatives. One of those initiatives included contributed to the development of the regulatory framework to introduce digital payment systems in Anguilla, and other innovative regulatory provisions.
Simone holds a Masters’ degree in Business Administration and an undergraduate degree in Accounting. She is a Fellow of The Chartered Governance Institute, UK, a Fellow of the International Compliance Association of the UK and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Simone also completed the Certificate Programme in FinTech and Regulatory Innovation offered by Cambridge Judge Business School Programme in 2020.
Simone has facilitated diploma and certificate courses in Compliance, AML and GRC, and mentored students seeking AML/CFT focused financial services qualifications for over a decade. In keeping with her passion for compliance and the learning process, Simone founded IGNUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED in 2021 – a platform created to empower compliance professionals.
Why IGNUS?
Navigating the compliance industry can be challenging, especially in high-risk and emerging fields where the stakes are high and standards are constantly evolving. Our platform is designed to bridge the gap between complex regulations and the professionals tasked with upholding them. By offering comprehensive study literature, practical support materials, and a dynamic membership program, we provide compliance professionals at every level with the tools they need to thrive.
Born from the firsthand experiences of a seasoned Compliance Regulator, our mission is to demystify the struggles faced by low, mid, and senior-tier professionals alike. We aim to empower individuals with career guidance, expert insights, and a supportive community where they can connect directly with industry leaders. Whether you're seeking clarity on regulatory standards or advice to advance your career, we are here to help you succeed with confidence.
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