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    • 17 Feb 2026
    • 13:30 - 15:30
    • 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

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        • 26 Mar 2026
        • 08:00
        • Xara Lodge, Rabat
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        M26030 - From Policy to Practice: The MIA AML Conference 2026 in collaboration with the FIAU. 

        Event Details

        Registration Time: 08:00 - 09:00
        Sessions Time: 09:00 - 16:30
        Venue:  Xara Lodge, Rabat

        Participation Fees

        Member: €150
        Non Member: €190
        Retired: €80
        Student: €90

        More information will be provided at a later stage. 

                     

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