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• M25086 - Keeping Pace: Strategic & Operational Updates - An MIA Conference

  • When
    8 Oct 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Radisson, St Julians

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  Keeping Pace: Strategic & Operational Updates

  Small and medium practitioners need to stay on top of evolving requirements and work practices, while running a successful practice.
   
  Amongst others, this Conference will explore the strategic priorities for a changing landscape, the transition to real-time reporting and review engagements.
   
  Lead by professionals who understand your challenges, this event will be centered on what works in real life.
   
  Register today to broaden your understanding of the key matters impacting small and medium practitioners!

  Registration Time: 08:00 - 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:00 - 17:00
  Venue:  Radisson, St Julian's

  CPE Accreditation: 5.25 Hours (3 Core Hours & 2.25 Professional Development).

  Participation Fees
  Member: €130
  Non Member: €160
  Retired: €60
  Student: €80

  *more information will be available in due course.

  PHYSICAL EVENTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  The Malta Institute of Accountants may take photos during this event. These images will be used by the Institute to share news about the event in newsletters, the Annual Report, The Accountant Journal and printed publicity. Photos can also be published on MIA’s social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn. Such images may be used to publicise future events of the same nature and for reporting purposes.

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• M25075 - Meet the Regulator - The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU)

  • When
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    13:30 - 17:00
  • Location
    Veranda - Giardini Lambrosa Rabat

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  Registration Time: 13:00
  Sessions Time: 13:30 - 17:00  No Break
  Speakers: Dr Jonathan Phyall is the Head within the FIAU's Legal Affairs Section and is responsible for the section's management
  Venue: Veranda - Giardini Lambrosa, Rabat

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €45.00

  Non-MIA Members: €80.00

  Retired Members: €25.00

  Students: €35.00

  10% discount for CPE Bundle Holders.
  Kindly contact cpeevents@miamalta.org.

  Building on the existing partnership and ongoing collaboration between the MIA and authorities, the MIA is organising a series of events in collaboration with MBR, FIAU, MFSA and MTCA.

  During this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion on matters encountered during the day-to-day operations and related explanations, solutions and proposed way forward.

  You are kindly being invited to share any feedback, recommendations, or comments you might have, including specific anonymised examples and anonymised supporting documents, to technical@miamalta.org by 30th September 2025.

  Participation is highly recommended as it will provide attendees with the opportunity to directly interact with the regulators.

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr Jonathan Phyall is the Head of the FIAU’s Legal Affairs Section. A lawyer by profession, he joined the FIAU in 2016 and has represented Malta and the FIAU in a number of European and international fora as well as being heavily involved in the drafting of amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations, and the Implementing Procedures.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3 Core

  
  

  TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  The Malta Institute of Accountants may take photos during this event. These images will be used by the Institute to share news about the event in newsletters, the Annual Report, The Accountant Journal and printed publicity. Photos can also be published on MIA’s social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn. Such images may be used to publicise future events of the same nature and for reporting purposes.

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• M25108 - Customer Due Diligence (CDD) in practice: Identification and verification procedures (Online)

  • When
    18 Dec 2025
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Sammut Borg 
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is an essential process that enables businesses to accurately identify and verify their customers before conducting financial transactions. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations must implement robust identification and verification procedures to mitigate risks such as fraud, money laundering, and financial crime.
  This session will focus on the practical application of CDD, particularly the identification and verification processes required to meet compliance standards effectively. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and the challenges of executing thorough due diligence in real-world scenarios.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Introduction to CDD: Definition, objectives, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Identification & Verification Procedures: Identification data required and methods for verifying customer and relevant party data.
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): When and how to apply stricter verification measures.
  • Best Practices & Compliance: Practical strategies for implementing effective CDD procedures.
  • Regulatory updates: Reference to the regulatory expectations and any upcoming changes.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  In today’s regulatory landscape, ensuring robust customer due diligence is more critical than ever. This session will equip attendees with practical insights, compliance strategies, and real-world applications to enhance their CDD processes. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to compliance, this session will provide actionable knowledge to safeguard your business and stay ahead of evolving regulations.

  Target Audience

  This session is ideal for:
  • Subject Persons
  • Compliance officers
  • MLROs
  • Monitoring Functions
  • Directors of subject persons
  • Compliance executives

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr. Elizabeth Sammut Borg, a seasoned lawyer and compliance specialist, currently holds the
  position of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer for
  Investment Firms, CSP and Retirement Pension Scheme companies. Previously, Elizabeth
  headed the the compliance and legal division as Director of Legal and Compliance at Dixcart
  Management Malta Limited, serving also as MLRO and Compliance Officer on companies
  licenced to offer CSP and trustee services.
  As a dedicated compliance specialist, Elizabeth focuses on navigating the intricate landscape
  of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regulations as well as specialising
  in regulatory compliance for CSPs and trustees. Her extensive experience extends to serving
  as MLRO for CSPs, Trustees, and Fiduciaries, as well as retirement pension schemes
  companies. Beyond her role, Elizabeth provides AML training and guidance contributing to
  the development and enhancement of compliance standards within the industry.
  Dr Borg graduated as a lawyer in 2010, subsequently reading Master’s Degree in International
  Criminal Law, with the United Nations Interregional Crime Institute in Turin. Before joining
  Dixcart, Elizabeth served as an employment law prosecutor and also worked at the Court of
  the European Union in Luxembourg, as a legal jurist in the research and documentation
  department

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3  Core

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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