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• M25001 - Artificial intelligence and its practical regulation under the AI Act (Online)

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
  •  
    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: Dr Gianluca Busuttil
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
  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

  The EU AI Act was approved by the European Parliament in March 2024, and aims to introduce a regulatory infrastructure that will primarily seek to manage and mitigate the risks arising from high-risk AI typologies, while prohibiting specific AI applications that have been deemed to be incompatible with the public interest. It is expected to define global policy around AI regulation. Compliance with the requirements of the AI is a requirement for any EU business or enterprise that is seeking to implement AI technologies into its workstreams – even within those workstreams which appear to be entirely traditional, and to both AI developers and persons looking to implement third-party AI technology into their processes.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  This session will aim to introduce attendees to the core notions underpinning AI and its relevance to modern society, touching upon practical applications and key pain points which create a need for regulation. Focus will then shift to the provisions of the incoming EU AI Act and how it aims to regulate artificial intelligence to create trust and accountability without stifling innovation. The session will provide a practical analysis into the process of compliance, and the steps which a person falling within scope of the AI Act must follow in order to utilise AI technologies in a manner which is compliant with the requirements of the EU AI Act.Members and non-members with a general interest in AI technology are encouraged to attend, particularly if they form part of any business that may fall within scope of the EU AI Act because it implements or interacts with AI technology.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Members and non-members with a general interest in AI technology are encouraged to attend, particularly if they form part of any business that may fall within scope of the EU AI Act because it implements or interacts with AI technology.

  Target Audience

  This session will be of interest to any person with an interest in AI technology or next-gen law and regulation. Critically, the session will be relevant to any service provider or business person that is exposed to AI and or looking to implement it in their business; the EU’s AI rules will apply to both developers and persons who are implementing third-party AI technology into their processes.

  Speaker's Profile

  Gianluca Busuttil is a senior manager within the Tax team at Deloitte Malta, specialising in regulatory compliance and developing areas of regulation in fields such as artificial intelligence and digital services. Gianluca has followed the development of artificial intelligence regulation since the commencement of their discussion at an EU level and has experience in the practical perspective of AI regulation.
  

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3  Core

  
  

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  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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• M25042 -  Compliance Duties vis-à-vis Senior Management & the Board (Online)

  • When
    3 Apr 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 Rakele Cini

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
  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

  Compliance is a ‘hot topic’ and should be on the agenda of your senior management and board members. Are they engaged? The Boardroom may be the perfect location to bring management together to discuss various important company duties, not least those relating to compliance. How should such discussions be spearheaded and managed?
  Dr Rakele Cini will be delivering a 3-hour session focusing on compliance as a risk and how board & senior management involvement may aid in mitigating this risk.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Compliance as a Risk

  • The Role of Senior Management in Compliance, including AML/CFT

  • Reporting Obligations

  • The Review & Approval of Risk Assessments

  • Firm Policies and Procedures

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Accountants, Auditors, Company Service Providers and other practicing practitioners who form part of senior management or boards of directors should find this session useful to obtain a holistic understanding of compliance as a risk and their compliance duties and obligations.
  

  Target Audience

  • Active Members of Boards of Directors

  • Proposed Board Members

  • Non-Executive Directors

  • Company Secretaries

  • Company Service Providers

  • Money Laundering Reporting Officers

  • Compliance Officers

  • Risk Officers

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr Rakele Cini is a legal consultant with many years of experience in AML/CFT, regulatory and compliance advisory. She primarily advises local & international firms / practitioners operating within the regulated industries on matters relating to the prevention of money laundering & funding of terrorism, due diligence, risk management, good governance, and other compliance areas. Dr Cini is an active member of the MIA AML Committee.

  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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• M25028 - The upcoming Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation (Online)

  • Start
    15 Apr 2025
  •  
  • End
    17 Apr 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  The upcoming Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation:

  How the mandatory setup of Workplace Pensions will shape the accounting profession from a tax management and payroll perspective (Online)

  The below CPE Sessions are being sponsored by APS Bank

  Registration Time:09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  No Break

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  
  

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €50

  Non-MIA Members: €90.00

  Retired Members: €25.00

  Students: €35.00

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Speakers: Session 1 - An overview of the theoretical background

  Mr Mark Lamb (APS Bank)
  

  Mr Bernard Attard (Partner PwC)

  Mr Nick Xuereb (CFO at Toly)

  
  

  Speakers: Session 2 - Practical Considerations

  
  

  Mr Darran Agius (APS Bank)

  Mr Jonathan Mifsud (HR Buddy)

  
  

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  The session will highlight the pressing need for Accounting Professionals to familiarise themselves with the Pensions Legislation in Malta due to the recent Budget announcement about mandatory set-up of Workplace Pension Schemes via payroll.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  The sessions will help members to:

  • Enhance their knowledge on the 3 Pillar Pension system in Malta

  • Understand Tax Rebates and Tax Offsets

  • Identify key areas in Tax Management Practices

  • Learn how this legislation effects Payroll

  • See a practical example from a Company who already set this up

  • Navigate through this mandatory change effectively

  
  Why is the session of relevance to our members?
  

  This change in legislation will revolutionise the landscape of Tax Management and Payroll and these 2 sessions will help you identify the opportunities in place and to help you and your clients navigate through these changes effectively.

  Target Audience

  CFOs, CEOs, Finance Managers, Tax Consultants, Payroll professionals, Budgeting professionals, HR Professionals, Decision makers, Company Owners
  

  Speakers' Profiles

  Nick Xuereb began his career with PwC in 1988 before transitioning to the manufacturing industry in 1999, where he served as Finance Director for Trelleborg for 12 years. Between 2008 and 2013 Nick also served as Chairman of the Gaming regulator, during a period of significant growth in the industry. Notable achievements include playing a crucial role in driving a major restructuring program for Air Malta during his tenure as CFO in 2011. Currently, he serves as Group CFO of Toly Products, a global supplier to the beauty and cosmetics industry. Nick is currently the Deputy President of the Malta Chamber, having been a council member for the past 10 years

  Darran Agius is responsible for developing the APS Pension Products business and providing win-win financial solutions for corporate clients through tax efficient employee retention schemes which will ultimately benefit both the employer and the employee. Darran initially joined the Bank in September 2018 as a Private Clients Relationship Manager managing investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals. He has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2003 across different segments namely Commercial Insurance, Personal Credit, Corporate Credit, Branch Management, Investment Advice and Pensions. Along this journey, he joined First Insurance Brokers as a Commercial Insurance Broker in 2003. In 2006 he moved to HSBC gaining a year’s experience at one of their Branches before becoming a Commercial Banking Officer where he learned the ropes of Corporate Credit. In 2011 he was appointed Customer Relationship Manager at Mediterranean Bank; eventually he furthered his career as a Branch Manager at Sliema Branch. He successfully obtained the Financial Advise License from the MFSA in 2012 allowing him to contribute to the Wealth Solutions Team that helped convert the Bank’s operations from a savings to an Investment Bank in 2015. Darran holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Malta, Bsc (Hons) Financial Services degree from the University of Manchester and an Msc Human Resource Management and Development Masters degree from the University of Leicester.

  Bernard Attard joined PwC Malta in 1998 after graduating in Bachelor of Accountancy Hons. from the University of Malta. He was admitted to the partnership in 2011. During his years with the Firm, he has been involved in various tax and related assignments both internationally and locally for clients in a wide variety of industries and sectors. In 2007, he was seconded to the International Tax practice in Berlin.
  Bernard addresses various technical seminars and conferences and lectures in Tax Law at the University of Malta. He is also a member of the Tax Committee of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners of Malta.
  Bernard has been involved in various forums in relation to pensions, their sustainability and reform in Malta. Furthermore, Bernard leads the Private Clients practice at PwC Malta, which also focuses on the various aspects of pensions.

  Mark Lamb: With over 25 years financial services experience Mark is qualified and authorised by the MFSA to provide Investment, Pensions and Insurance advice and in 2018 he was approved by the regulator to act as a Portfolio Manager. Mark is a Member of the UK’s Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute.
  Prior to relocating to Malta in 2003, he had worked for the UK’s largest provider of pensions and then as an Independent Financial Advisor for one of the UK’s longest established advisory firms. In Malta, Mark has previously held the position as Director of a boutique Investment Advisory firm, the Head of Life Department for a local Insurance Company and the Head of Investment Services for one of Malta’s largest financial advisory groups. For over 5 years he was also a weekly business columnist for the Malta Today newspaper.
  As APS Bank’s ‘Pensions Champion’ Mark’s role is to develop, lead and promote the bank’s Pensions offering to commercial enterprises, individuals and to the wider public.

  Jonathan Mifsud has been working in payroll since 2017. Holding a Masters’s Degree in Intelligent Computer Systems, he has applied the knowledge gained in tech, within the payroll industry. Helping hundreds of businesses and multiple bureaus to run payroll accurately and more efficiently than ever before.
  Jonathan has been a regular contributor to various media, having been published in the XU Magazine, the Times of Malta and “The Accountant” (Maltese publication). He has also appeared as a speaker multiple times for the Malta Institute of Accountants and delivered multiple payroll courses.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  4 Professional

  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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• M25039 - Human Capital Risk Management (Online)

  • When
    30 Apr 2025
  •  
    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 Ray Micallef
  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

  Human capital is a crucial asset in any organisation, and financial professionals recognise that retaining employees is more cost-effective than hiring and training new ones. However, human capital also presents significant risks, including talent shortages, high turnover, skill mismatches, and compliance challenges, all of which can have financial repercussions.
  The presentation "Human Capital Risk Management" aims to address these pressing issues by exploring how financial managers and accountants can identify, assess, and mitigate these risks. It will cover strategies for quantifying their financial impact, aligning workforce planning with organisational goals, and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making.
  By integrating human capital considerations into risk management and financial planning, organisations can enhance stability, drive sustainable growth, and build resilience in an ever-evolving business landscape.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  1. Introduction to Human Capital Risk

  • Defining human capital risk and its significance

  • The connection between human capital and financial performance

  • The impact of human capital risks on organizational sustainability

  
  

  2. Key Human Capital Risks and Their Financial Implications

  • Talent shortages and skill gaps

  • Employee turnover and retention challenges

  • Compliance risks related to labour laws and regulations

  • Workforce disruptions (e.g., economic downturns, technological changes)

  
  

  3. Using Data Analytics to Assess and Monitor Human Capital Risks

  • Key HR and financial metrics for risk assessment

  • Predictive analytics in workforce planning

  • Tools for tracking and mitigating workforce-related financial risks

  4. Strategies for Mitigating Human Capital Risks

  • Workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies

  • Employee engagement and retention programs

  • Compliance best practices and legal risk management

  • Contingency planning for workforce disruptions

  5. The Role of Financial Managers and Accountants in Human Capital Risk Management

  • Integrating human capital considerations into financial risk frameworks

  • Collaborating with HR to align workforce planning with financial goals

  • The financial impact of employee benefits, training, and compensation policies

  6 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Employee Development and Retention Programs

  • Calculating return on investment (ROI) for training and development

  • Financial benefits of employee engagement and well-being initiatives

  • Balancing workforce costs with long-term financial sustainability

  7. Human Capital Risk Management for Organizational Resilience and Competitive Advantage

  • How does a proactive human capital strategy can strengthen business resilience

  • Case studies of companies effectively managing workforce risks

  • The future of human capital risk management in an evolving business landscape

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Financial professionals should attend "Human Capital Risk Management" to understand how human capital risks impact financial performance, learn data-driven strategies to mitigate these risks, and integrate workforce planning into financial decision-making.
  The presentation will provide practical insights on talent management, compliance, and cost-benefit analysis, equipping attendees with the tools to enhance organisational resilience and maintain a competitive edge.

  Target Audience

  • Accountants

  • Auditors

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Practitioners

  • Professionals seeking to enhance their Continuous Professional Development

  Speaker's Profile

  Mr. Micallef is a business, insurance and healthcare professional with a career spanning ten years in the healthcare sector, and over twenty years of which in insurance and financial services management.
  He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and a Chartered Insurer. He holds a master’s degree in business administration (Henley Management College UK) authoring his theses on “The Key Elements for Growth in the Private Medical Insurance Sector”.
  Mr. Micallef’s experience as an insurance and business trainer spans over 18 years as a visiting lecturer at the Malta Insurance Training Centre, the Global College, The London School of Commerce, STC College, Learnkey Institute, the Gulf Insurance Institute (Bahrain and Saudi Arabia), the Malta Chamber of Commerce (LCCIEB), RISC Institute, Leoron, and Arizona Computer Services pvt. Ltd, delivering customized workshops for various companies in the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  Furthermore, he has managed to increase his network of institutions in the Gulf area and has developed and delivered several workshops for a diverse audience in medical insurance and provided tuition for CII subjects in Private Medical Insurance, Claims Management, Economics and Insurance Law. He also lectures Information systems in Business, Economics and Business administration, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Capital Adequacy, and Customer Services.
  Mr Micallef has been lecturing in the GCC region, as a senior lecturer, since 2014, and has accumulated a vast experience in lecturing different Business Strategy, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Insurance and Supply Chain Management subjects as short or long courses, on behalf of various institutions in the region.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3  Professional

  
  

  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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• M25043 - Upcoming changes to IFRS (Online) - A 2 Day Session

  • Start
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
  • End
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Times: 09:30 - 11:30
  Speaker: Mr David Leone Ganado
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €56.00

  Non-MIA Members: €100.00

  Retired Members: €30.00

  Students: €40.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  The IASB regularly publishes new standards and/or issues amendments to existing standards. Subject to being endorsed by the EU as applicable, there are various pronouncements becoming effective for financial periods commencing on or after 1 January 2025, 2026 and 2027. By mixing theory with practical examples, this seminar will take a look at these pronouncements, with a particular focus on two new standards, IFRS 18 and IFRS 19. Other topics that will be addressed in lesser detail include amendments to IAS 21, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, as well as the Annual Improvements that were issued in 2024.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  The seminar will better equip both preparers and auditors to prepare for the future changes, putting them in a better position to assess what impact (if any) the future requirements will have on the financial statements that they have involvement with, and to hold discussions with their stakeholders.
  

  Target Audience

  Auditors and accounting professionals, students and anyone with an interest in keeping abreast of the latest developments from the IASB

  Speaker's Profile

  David spent over 20 years at a Big 4 firm, initially carrying out external audits before spending 12 years specialising in, and providing advice on, technical accounting matters under IFRS and local GAAP. He sits on the MIA's Financial Reporting Committee, has contributed significantly to the MIA's development of GAPSME as well as its guidance note on the accounting implications arising from the Consolidated Group (Income Tax) Rules, and has more than 14 years of experience in delivering seminars on financial accounting. He is a fellow of the MIA and ACCA, holds a CPA warrant, and has recently set up Accounting Advice by David Leone Ganado.
  

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  4  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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