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• M26024 - Conducting an Effective CRA (Online)

  • When
    28 Jan 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 16:45
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 13:15
  Sessions Time: 13:30- 16:45  including a 15-minute break
  Speakers: Ms Marija Balciunaite & Dr Sarah Attard Cassar
  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

  A Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) is a key tool used to evaluate the level of risk posed by customers in order to prevent financial crime. As a fundamental component of customer due diligence -both at onboarding and throughout the business relationship - the CRA forms the backbone of any risk-based AML control framework. An effective CRA requires a well-structured methodology that allows subject persons to identify, measure, and categorise customer risks in a consistent and justifiable manner. This includes understanding relevant risk factors, selecting appropriate scoring or weighting techniques, determining when enhanced measures are needed, and ensuring that assessments remain dynamic and reflective of a customer’s evolving risk profile. During the webinar, we will explore these core elements and discuss practical guidance on designing and maintaining a robust CRA. We will cover methodological considerations, common challenges, and best practices to help you strengthen your risk assessment processes and support better compliance and risk management.
  

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  The webinar will amongst other things delve into and explore the following areas:
  1. The role of the CRA and its significance within an effective AML control framework
  2. Key preparatory steps and considerations prior to creating or updating a CRA
  3. Methodological approaches and the end-to-end process of developing a CRA
  4. Practical guidance and illustrative examples for implementing a robust CRA

  
  

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session is highly relevant to both members and non-members as it offers practical, actionable guidance on how subject persons can design, review, and enhance their Customer Risk Assessment. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the methodologies, key considerations, and best practices needed to ensure that their CRA is effective, proportionate, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

  Target Audience

  Professionals involved in AML/CFT compliance, risk management, customer due diligence, internal controls, or regulatory oversight - across all sectors subject to AML/CFT obligations.
  1. Accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
  2. MLROs and designated employees
  3. Compliance officers
  4. Risk management professionals
  5. Internal auditors
  6. Financial Services Professionals
  8. Partners, directors and other persons responsible for governance
  9. Business consultants and legal advisors

  Speakers' Profiles

  Marija Balciunaite is a Senior Compliance Manager at Forvis Mazars. She holds ACAMS, ICA, CCI certifications and has previously worked for leading financial services companies such as PayPal and Western Union. Her diverse experience spans multiple jurisdictions, including Lithuania and Ireland. Marija now continues her professional journey in Malta, bringing a wealth of international expertise to her role.

  Sarah Attard Cassar is the FCC Manger at Forvis Mazars Malta and specialises in Financial Crime Compliance. She is a warranted lawyer with a background in commercial and civil litigation.

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  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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• M26011 - AML Fundamentals & Red Flags in Financial Institutions (Online)

  • When
    17 Feb 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 15:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 13:15
  Sessions Time: 13:30- 15:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Sammut Borg 
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €28.00

  Non-MIA Members: €50.00

  Retired Members: €15.00

  Students: €20.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is a cornerstone of regulatory adherence for all financial institutions. This session explores the fundamentals of AML and highlights common red flags, empowering participants to detect suspicious activity and protect their organization from financial crime risks. The session is designed to be accessible for both new and experienced professionals in the financial sector.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Introduction to AML regulations and requirements
  • Common red flags for suspicious activity
  • Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes
  • Case studies and practical examples from financial institutions

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session offers a comprehensive overview of AML obligations and common indicators of suspicious activity. Participants will develop a clearer understanding of AML frameworks, customer due diligence, and risk detection practices, which are essential for ensuring compliance and mitigating financial crime risks across financial institutions.

  Target Audience

  • Compliance officers and AML specialists
  • MLROs
  • Frontline staff in financial institutions

  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

  
  

  2  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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