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• M26066 - Get Digital Right: Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation (Online)

  • When
    24 Jun 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
  Speaker: Mr Pierre Mallia, Mr Kurt Rapinett & Mr Antoine Fenech
  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

  This session will provide financial services leaders and professionals with a practical understanding of how to successfully navigate digital transformation. As the industry faces increasing pressure from evolving customer expectations, regulatory demands, and technological disruption, many organisations struggle not with whether to transform, but how to do so effectively.
  The session will focus on the critical factors that must be addressed at the outset of any transformation initiative to avoid common pitfalls and ensure long-term success. It will explore the structural and operational barriers that often hinder progress, and provide actionable insights on how to overcome them.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • What successful digital transformation really means for finance professionals

  • Why transformation programmes fail (and the most common pitfalls)

  • Structural and operational barriers (data, legacy systems, operating model, governance)

  • Key success factors to get right at the outset

  • Turning strategy into execution and prioritised roadmaps

  • Building scalable, sustainable transformation using data and technology

  Why is the session of relevance to our members? 

  Firms are investing heavily in digital transformation but often struggle to realise value. This session focuses on the practical “how”, what typically goes wrong, and how to avoid it. Members will gain actionable insights to improve execution, strengthen governance, and ensure transformation delivers measurable business outcomes.

  Target Audience

  Executive Leadership Team 
  Senior Executive Team
  Top Leadership
  Executive Management

  Speaker's Profile

  PIERRE MALLIA - Director, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Malta
  Pierre is a seasoned ICT professional and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, having worked on engagements in various industries such as the public sector, telecommunications, software development, manufacturing, healthcare, media, retail, transportation, financial services and recruitment.
  Throughout his career, Pierre has been involved in both start-ups and large-scale enterprises, including founding a number of startups. He spent seven years at Microsoft where, as Country Manager, he played a key role in the successful establishment and growth of the company’s subsidiary in Malta. In 2010, Pierre founded iMovo Ltd, a company specialised in helping businesses achieve agility, scalability and deliver a better customer experience through digital transformation.
  Pierre holds a degree in Computer Science from Kingston University and has further refined his leadership skills through executive development programmes at the National University of Singapore and INSEAD. Pierre is also passionate about technology, travel and underwater photography.

  KURT RAPINETT, Senior Manager, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Malta
  Kurt leads the Data & AI offering within Deloitte Malta’s Technology & Transformation business. With over a decade of experience in top-tier management consulting firms, he brings a diverse industry background spanning financial services, retail and logistics, payments, gaming, hospitality, and the public sector.
  He oversees the delivery of technology-enabled advisory and transformation projects, with a focus on technology and data strategy, system integration and migration, advanced analytics, automation and AI, FP&A/EPM solutions, and cybersecurity.
  Kurt holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants’ Digital Committee and AI Working Group. Within Deloitte, he leads the Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence Strategic Growth Offering (SGO) in Malta, helping shape and drive Deloitte's innovation agenda in these areas.

  ANTOINE FENECH - Director, Audit & Assurance, Deloitte Malta

  Antoine is a Director in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte Malta, appointed in June 2022. He currently leads both the Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) and Accounting Operations Advisory (AOA) teams within the practice.
  His core expertise encompasses assurance and compliance services, including ESG reporting, internal control assessments, statutory audits, and ESEF Directive advisory. He has extensive experience implementing IFRS standards—particularly IFRS 15, 9, and 16—delivering training to management and leading implementation projects across Financial Services, Insurance, Construction, Retail, Distribution, and Aviation sectors. He also manages ERP and EPM software implementations.
  Between 2015 and 2017, Antoine completed a 24-month secondment at Deloitte's London office, where he provided audit and advisory services to multinational, FTSE-listed, and national insurance entities. During this period, he obtained PCAOB accreditation and led SOX 404 reporting for a US-listed insurance advisory and broking company. He also served as a technical accountant for one of the UK's largest insurance intermediaries and conducted IPO readiness assessments for leading life insurers.
  Beyond his client work, Antoine actively contributes to the Malta Institute of Accountants, serving on working groups focused on ESEF and the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD). 

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• M26072 - Cybersecurity for Financial Data (Online)

  • When
    21 Jul 2026
  •  
    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
  Speakers: Mr Sandro Psaila &B Ms Allaine Pascual
  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

  Financial data has become one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, exposing organisations to fraud, regulatory sanctions, operational disruption, and reputational damage. As finance teams increasingly rely on cloud platforms, digital workflows, third party providers, and AI enabled tools, cybersecurity risk is now firmly a finance and governance issue, not just an IT concern. Regulators, auditors, and boards expect finance professionals to understand how cyber risk affects financial reporting, compliance, and business resilience.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Why financial data is a prime cyber target
  • Phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), ransomware, and insider threats
  • AI enabled fraud, deepfakes, and emerging cyber risks
  • Core cybersecurity controls for finance teams
  • Access management, segregation of duties, and payment controls
  • Regulatory and audit expectations (GDPR, DORA, NIS2, SOX, SOC reports, PCI DSS)
  • Incident response and regulatory notification requirements
  • Third party and supply chain cyber risk
  • Building a cyber resilient finance function

  • A practical action plan for immediate improvement

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Cyber incidents now have direct financial, audit, and regulatory consequences. This session provides finance professionals with clear, practical insights into today’s most relevant cyber threats, the controls auditors and regulators expect to see, and the actions that genuinely reduce risk. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge they can immediately apply—making this session essential for both members and non members seeking to strengthen their professional effectiveness and protect their organisations.

  Target Audience

  • CFOs, Finance Directors, and Financial Controllers

  • Accountants, Auditors and finance professionals

  • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals

  • Board and audit committee members, particularly in regulated sectors

  Speaker's Profile

  Sandro Psaila

  With over 20 years of experience in IT Audit, Information Security, and Revenue Assurance, Sandro is a Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) graduate and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since 2007. He joined Deloitte Malta in 2016 and leads IT audit engagements supporting statutory audits for national and international organisations. Sandro specialises in assessing the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of IT and cybersecurity controls that mitigate risks to financial reporting, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, particularly within the online gambling and financial services sectors. He leads Deloitte Malta’s IT audit quality approach and technology focused third party assurance engagements under the ISAE 3402 and ISAE 3000 frameworks.

  
  

  Allaine Pascual
  Allaine has over a decade of experience in security governance, risk and compliance (GRC), with a strong focus on cybersecurity risk management and control effectiveness. She joined Deloitte Malta in 2025 and has extensive experience supporting PCAOB audits, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance, Information Security Management System (ISMS) and SWIFT audits. Her expertise includes cybersecurity and IT control assessments, third‑party cyber risk management, critical asset and threat assessments, security policy development, and security awareness programmes. Allaine has worked across a wide range of industries, including financial services, gaming, telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and business process outsourcing.

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• M26068 - AML Basics & Red Flags in CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers) (Online)

  • When
    3 Nov 2026
  •  
    09:30 - 11:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  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

  The rapid growth of crypto-assets has brought increased regulatory scrutiny, placing Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) at the forefront of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance efforts. At the same time, other obliged entities and service providers interacting with CASPs—such as financial institutions, payment providers, and corporate service providers—are increasingly exposed to crypto-related risks.
  A key development in this space is the implementation of the Travel Rule, which introduces new requirements around the collection and sharing of originator and beneficiary information in crypto transactions. This creates both operational and compliance challenges for CASPs and their counterparties.
  As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations must ensure they are equipped to identify, assess, and respond to financial crime risks effectively.
  This session provides a practical introduction to AML fundamentals within the crypto environment, with a strong focus on recognising red flags, understanding Travel Rule obligations, and applying risk-based controls in day-to-day operations.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Overview of AML/CFT obligations applicable to CASPs

  • Key financial crime risks in crypto-asset activities

  • The Travel Rule: scope, requirements, and practical implementation challenges

  • Common red flags in crypto-related transactions and business relationships

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in a crypto context

  • Transaction monitoring considerations involving CASPs

  • Practical case studies across CASPs and counterparties

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  As regulatory expectations tighten, including the implementation of the Travel Rule, CASPs face increasing compliance complexity and scrutiny. Many organisations are still navigating how to apply these requirements effectively in practice.
  This session delivers practical, real-world insights into crypto-related AML risks, highlighting common red flags and key implementation challenges. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to strengthen compliance frameworks, improve detection of suspicious activity, and better manage regulatory expectations.

  Target Audience

  • Employees of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
  • Compliance and AML/CFT professionals
  • Financial institutions/Subject Persons interacting with CASPs
  • Risk, fraud, and onboarding teams

  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

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  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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