Lourd Austero

Associate Director

Lourd is an Associate Director at RSM Gibraltar.  A Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience and practicing since 2012,  he leads the firm’s cryptocurrency and blockchain audit practice. 

Lourd is focused on ensuring that RSM’s knowledge and expertise in the digital asset industry remains at the forefront of the industry. He believes in understanding a client’s business from their perspective, allowing his team to recognise challenges and provide services that genuinely fit their needs.

Lourd joined RSM in July 2021, bringing extensive experience in audit and assurance. He began his career in 2012 with Grant Thornton Philippines, where he spent six years developing strong technical expertise across a variety of industries.

This foundation in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk-based auditing prepared him for his current leadership role. Clients appreciate his team’s support and effort to meet deadlines, feeling understood and valued throughout the engagement.

At RSM, Lourd’s work centres on delivering audit and assurance services for clients operating in the rapidly evolving digital asset industry. His expertise includes:

Cryptocurrency and blockchain: Supporting middle-market organisations navigating the complexities of blockchain technology, crypto-asset controls, and regulatory expectations.

Financial services: Auditing banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.

He is motivated by helping clients and colleagues achieve their professional goals, strengthening transparency and trust in an innovative field.

Blockchain

Cryptocurrency

Financial institutions

Insurance

Banks