We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming Anti-Financial Crime Conference, where industry leaders and regulators will gather to explore the latest trends and insights in the AFC sphere.

Join us for a half-day filled with engaging panel discussions, informative sessions, and networking opportunities. The conference will take place on 30th May 2024 from 09.00 to 14.00 at The Xara Lodge, Rabat.

RSVP by sending an email to peter.mizzi@camilleripreziosi.com

AGENDA

9:00 - 9:15: Registration & Welcome Refreshments

9:15 - 9:30: Keynote Speech

9:30 - 9:45: EU AML Package: Introductory Presentation

  • Mr Peter Mizzi - Compliance & AML Advisor, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

9:45 - 10:30: EU AML Package: Panel Discussion

  • During the initial session, regulatory authorities will engage in a discussion on the amendments to the AML/CFT legislative framework proposed by the EU AML package and delve into the implications for subject persons.
  • Moderator:
  • Panellists:
    • Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas – CEO, Malta Business Registry
    • Dr Daniel Frendo – Senior Manager (Legal Affairs Section), FIAU
    • Dr Kirsten Debono Huskinson – Partner, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

10:30 - 10:45: Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:00: International Financial Sanctions: Introductory Presentation

  • Mr Peter Mizzi - Compliance & AML Advisor, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

11:00 - 11:45: International Financial Sanctions: Panel Discussion

  • During this session, industry experts and the SMB will delve into the risks and challenges inherent in sanctions risk assessments, particularly in response to the EBA consultation paper on guidelines for internal policies, procedures, and controls to enforce restrictive measures.
  • Moderator:
  • Panellists:
    • Representative of the Sanctions Monitoring Board
    • Cinzia Azzopardi Alamango – Head of Sanctions, Bank of Valletta
    • Myriah Abela – Lead Compliance Governance Manager at Betsson Group
    • Dr Diane Bugeja - Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

11:45 - 12:00: Convergence between ESG & AFC: Introductory Presentation

  • Mr Peter Mizzi - Compliance & AML Advisor, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

12:00 - 12:45: Convergence between ESG & AFC: Panel Discussion

  • In the final session, panellists will delve into the integration of ESG considerations within AML/CFT compliance, highlighting the significance and advantages of incorporating ESG factors into AML/CFT risk assessments.
  • Moderator:
  • Panellists:
    • Ms Cynthia Borg – Head of Financial Crime Compliance, APS
    • Ms Andrea Vrazhalska – Head of AML and MLRO, Calamatta Cuschieri
    • Ms Maria Attard – Senior Compliance Associate at RMC Wise
    • Dr Malcolm Falzon – Partner, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

12:45 - 13:00: Concluding Remarks

13:00 - 14:00: Networking Lunch