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M25050 - Cash Usage - AML Implications (Online)

  • 26 Jun 2025
  • 13:30 - 16:45
  • Online Webinar

Registration


Register
Registration Time: 13:15
Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45  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

Cash remains a significant medium in both legitimate and illicit financial activities. Despite the rise of digital transactions, cash is still widely used due to its anonymity and ease of use. This webinar will delve into the implications of cash usage in the context of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, exploring how cash transactions can be monitored and controlled to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

1. Overview of AML Regulations: Understanding the key AML laws and regulations, including the FIAU Guidance and its requirements.
2. Risks Associated with Cash Transactions: Identifying the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing linked to cash usage.
3. Monitoring and Reporting: Best practices for monitoring cash transactions and reporting suspicious activities, including the CBAR system.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Attending this webinar will provide valuable insights into the complexities of cash usage in the financial system and its implications for AML compliance. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of regulatory requirements, learn about effective monitoring and reporting techniques, and explore ways to mitigate risks. This session is essential for both members and non-members who want to stay ahead in the fight against financial crime and ensure robust AML compliance within their organisations.

    Target Audience

    This webinar is designed for compliance officers, financial crime specialists, risk management professionals, and anyone involved in AML compliance within financial institutions. It is also beneficial for legal professionals, auditors, and regulators who oversee AML practices.

    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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