The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26034 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: The Grist, The Brewhouse, Mrieħel

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €45.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €25.00

Students: €35.00

Detailed Agenda

9:00 - 9:10 - Welcome and Introductions

9:10 - 9:25 - Opportunities, challenges, deficiencies and problems being encountered by MGA, and actions being taken

9:25 - 11:05 - Update on the MGA ESG Code and AI Code of Conduct – Ms Kinga Warda, Chief Officer, Policy, Outreach, Research & Insight

MGA Capital Requirements Policy: Implementation Progress – Ms Katrina Pace Bonici Mompalao, Head, Financial Compliance

Player Games Overview - Ms Katrina Sammut, Senior Legal Counsel

Proposed Changes to the MGA Financial Requirements and Approved Audit Service Provider Policy: A Status Update – Ms Katrina Pace Bonici Mompalao, Head, Financial Compliance

AML Oversight and Obligations in Gaming – Ms Rachel Bezzina, Head, Anti-Money Laundering

MGA Regulatory Oversight: An Update on the Enhanced Approach – Ms Martha Brincat, Chief Regulatory Officer

Questions and Answers from the floor

11:05 - 11:50 Questions and Answers of pre proposed questions from Attendee sign-up

11:50 - 12:00 Concluding comments and next steps

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, MGA 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.

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

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 Monday 6th April 2026.

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.

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.

M26049 - Understanding crypto stablecoins: a regulatory perspective (Online) (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Registration Time: 13;15
Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Dr Gianluca Busuttil
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 zoom in on stablecoins as possibly the most promising mainstream implementation of digital asset technology, covering the regulatory considerations and questions which are currently relevant in this space, and providing a practice insight into the various ways that stablecoins could impact the global and European economy.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

This session will focus on the key differences between stablecoins and “traditional” electronic moneys and crypto-assets, the manner in which stablecoins are regulated for the specific purposes of European law, from both an electronic money (EMI) and crypto-asset (MiCA) perspective, and the status of global regulatory and technological development around stablecoin technology. The session will provide an outline of the various available typologies of stablecoin under European law, stabilization mechanisms and other regulatory safeguards imposed on stablecoin issuers, the regulatory overlay whereby stablecoin assets must comply with elements of both electronic money and crypto-asset specific regulation, before concluding with a medium and long-term perspective on the status of stablecoins within the broader payments landscape.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

This session will be of interest to any professional keen to remain up-to-date on the latest reg-tech developments, as well as strategic and forward-minded persons at both innovative and traditional financial services institutions who may be giving consideration to their strategic positioning against a rapidly changing landscape in the payments sector.

Target Audience

Accountants, auditors, lawyers, management and C-level officials at both innovative and traditional operators in the financial services and remote gaming industries.

Speaker's Profile

Gianluca Busuttil is a senior associate within the Deloitte Legal, specialising in regulatory compliance and developing areas of regulation in fields including 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

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.

M26040 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Business Registry (MBR) (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Please note that the event date is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any updates or amendments will be communicated in a timely manner.

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: The Grist, Brewhouse Mriehel

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, MGA 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.

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

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 Wednesday 20th May 2026.

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.

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.

M26042 - Corporate Tax Returns (Online) (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break

Speaker: Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg
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

A practical session going through the tax return for Companies and discussing how best to compile it. The seminar will focus on the most relevant and also new Tax Return Attachments (TRAs.)

Specific topics to be covered during the session

Completing the tax return for companies
Discussing relevant TRAs such as Dividend, Interest and any new updates and changes for YA 2025.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Helps in completing the tax returns for companies

Target Audience

Accountants, tax practitioners and CFOs of companies

Speaker's Profile

Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg is a practitioner in the area of tax compliance with over 18 years experience. She read for a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.), a Masters in Financial Services from the University of Malta and subsequently a Ph.D in Taxation from the School of Law, within the Centre for Commercial Legal Studies at Queen Mary, University of London. Her area of research was Cross Border Group Loss Relief in the EU. Dr. Calleja Borg has also been a guest researcher at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law in Vienna. Dr. Jeanette Calleja Borg is a member of the Malta Institute of Taxation Council a Member the Malta Institute for Accountants and sits on the direct tax committees of both institutes.

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.

M26048 - Dissecting Red Flags and Ongoing Monitoring in Directorship Services (Online) (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:15:00 GMT

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: €28.00

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Directorship services remain a key focus area for regulatory scrutiny in Malta. Drawing on recent supervisory findings and enforcement insights published by the FIAU, this session will provide a practical deep dive into red flags, transaction monitoring failures, governance weaknesses, and trigger events that require reassessment. Whether you provide directorship services directly or oversee compliance within your organisation, this session will equip you with the tools to strengthen monitoring frameworks, mitigate regulatory exposure, and align your practices with current supervisory expectations. Attendance is highly recommended for both members and non-members seeking to enhance their AML/CFT compliance and governance standards.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

The risk landscape for directorship services in Malta, including NRA findings
Regulatory expectations under the PMLFTR and Implementing Procedures (Part II – CSPs)
Key red flags and governance weaknesses that increase AML/CFT exposure
Scrutiny of large, complex and unusual transactions
Trigger events requiring reassessment of the business relationship
Building a defensible risk-based ongoing monitoring framework
Escalation protocols and STR decision-making considerations
Practical case studies based on supervisory insights

The session will combine regulatory analysis with real-world scenarios to ensure practical takeaways.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Directorship services remain a key area of supervisory focus in Malta, with recent publications and enforcement insights from the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit highlighting recurring weaknesses in transaction monitoring, trigger event reassessments and governance oversight. This session offers a practical, regulator-informed deep dive into the red flags and ongoing monitoring obligations attached to directorship roles, equipping attendees with actionable tools to strengthen their compliance frameworks and reduce exposure. Whether you are a member seeking to stay ahead of supervisory expectations or a non-member looking to benchmark and enhance your internal controls, this CPE session provides timely, relevant and implementable guidance.

Target Audience

This session is designed for Company Service Providers (CSPs), directors and nominee directors, company secretaries, MLROs and Compliance Officers, risk and governance professionals, warranted professionals providing directorship services, and senior management within corporate services firms.

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.

The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26034 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) (22 Apr 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00 Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: The Grist, The Brewhouse, Mrieħel

Participation Fees MIA Members: €45.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €25.00

Students: €35.00

Detailed Agenda

9:00 - 9:10 - Welcome and Introductions

9:10 - 9:25 - Opportunities, challenges, deficiencies and problems being encountered by MGA, and actions being taken

9:25 - 11:05 - Update on the MGA ESG Code and AI Code of Conduct – Ms Kinga Warda, Chief Officer, Policy, Outreach, Research & Insight

MGA Capital Requirements Policy: Implementation Progress – Ms Katrina Pace Bonici Mompalao, Head, Financial Compliance

Player Games Overview - Ms Katrina Sammut, Senior Legal Counsel

Proposed Changes to the MGA Financial Requirements and Approved Audit Service Provider Policy: A Status Update – Ms Katrina Pace Bonici Mompalao, Head, Financial Compliance

AML Oversight and Obligations in Gaming – Ms Rachel Bezzina, Head, Anti-Money Laundering

MGA Regulatory Oversight: An Update on the Enhanced Approach – Ms Martha Brincat, Chief Regulatory Officer

Questions and Answers from the floor

11:05 - 11:50 Questions and Answers of pre proposed questions from Attendee sign-up

11:50 - 12:00 Concluding comments and next steps

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, MGA 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.

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

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 Monday 6th April 2026.

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.

M26049 - Understanding crypto stablecoins: a regulatory perspective (Online) (21 May 2026)

Registration Time: 13;15 Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Dr Gianluca Busuttil Venue: Online Webinar

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

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Speaker's Profile

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.

M26040 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Business Registry (MBR) (16 Jun 2026)

Please note that the event date is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any updates or amendments will be communicated in a timely manner.

Registration Time: 09:00 Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: The Grist, Brewhouse Mriehel

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, MGA 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.

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

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 Wednesday 20th May 2026.

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.

M26042 - Corporate Tax Returns (Online) (30 Sep 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break

Speaker: Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)MIA Members: €40.00Non-MIA Members: €75.00Retired Members: €20.00Students: €30.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A practical session going through the tax return for Companies and discussing how best to compile it. The seminar will focus on the most relevant and also new Tax Return Attachments (TRAs.)

Specific topics to be covered during the session

Completing the tax return for companies

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Accountants, tax practitioners and CFOs of companies

Speaker's Profile

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Core

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €45.00

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

Registration Time: 13;15
Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Dr Gianluca Busuttil
Venue: Online Webinar

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

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €45.00

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

Speaker: Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg
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

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: €28.00