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• M25077 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA)

  • When
    3 Dec 2025
  •  
    09:30 - 12:30
  • Location
    Villa Arrigo Naxxar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:30 - 12:30  No Break
  Speakers: Mr Andrew Buhagiar – Director Taxpayer Service, Mr Lydon Farrugia – Director Registration, Filing and Assessment, Ms Joanne Grixti – Senior Manager MTCA & Ms Juanita Buttigieg – Principal, Customs Customer Service Unit
  Venue:   Villa Arrigo Naxxar

  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 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.

  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 17th November 2025.

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

  Speaker's Profile

  
  

  Andrew Buhagiar is presently the Director, Taxpayer Services within the Malta Tax and Customs Administration. The Directorate’s main goals are the Operations of the MTCA within various taxes, the link between the MTCA and the various stakeholders and to implement the MTCA’s strategy.
  He joined the then VAT Department in the year 2001 and worked in Operations, Business and Information Technology and joined the MTCA when the merger took place.

  Juanita Buttigieg serves as Principal at the Customs Operations Directorate within MTCA. Joining Customs in 1992 ,she worked across units including container and groupage, verification, and customs economic procedures, later transitioning to MTCA through the merger. Currently leading Customer Care Customs Operations, Juanita promotes regulatory compliance and trade facilitation, driving efficiency and stakeholder collaboration in line with MTCA’s strategy.

  Joanne Grixti is a senior manager within the Malta Tax and Customs Administration. She has been working within the Tax Administration since 2010 and is currently in charge of the Refunds Verification Section within the Verifications and Audit Directorate. Joanne is an accountant by profession with 23 years’ experience.
  

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3 Core

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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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.

  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.

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• M26010 - Building and Implementing a Compliance Monitoring Programme (Online)

  • When
    13 Jan 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 15:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  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

  .00Non-MIA Members: €50.00

  Retired Members: €15.00

  Students: €20.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Effective compliance monitoring is critical for financial institutions to identify, manage, and mitigate regulatory risks. This session will guide participants through the design and implementation of a robust compliance monitoring programme, helping organisations ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies. Participants will gain practical insights into risk-based approaches, monitoring methodologies, and cmp reporting.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Key components of an effective compliance monitoring programme
  • Designing monitoring plans based on risk assessment
  • Monitoring techniques and tools for various compliance functions
  • Reporting findings and escalating issues effectively
  • Continuous improvement and auditing of the monitoring programme

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session provides a structured approach to designing and implementing a compliance monitoring programme. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to identify compliance risks, establish effective monitoring activities, and report findings. The content is relevant to both new and experienced compliance professionals seeking to strengthen their organisation’s regulatory oversight.

  Target Audience

  • Compliance officers and managers
  • Compliance specialists
  • Legal and regulatory professionals
  • Professionals involved in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions

  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.

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