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• M26040 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Business Registry (MBR)

  • When
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
    09:00 - 12:30

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  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: Villa Arrigo

  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.

  Detailed Agenda

  09:00 - 09:30 - Registration and Coffee
  09:30 - 09:45 - Welcome and Introductions
  09:45 - 11:00 - 1. Legal Updates to be presented by Dr Dorita Cardona
                             2. Operations Updates to be presented by Ms Annalise Zammit    

                          3. To be presented by Ms Geraldine Spiteri Lucas :  - Demo re Qualified Electronic Signature

                                                                                                                            - Demo re Malta Business Wallet

  11:00 – 11:20 - Coffee Break
                           
  11:20 - 12:30 -  5. FAQs to be presented  Ms Maria Cauchi Delia and Ms Geraldine Spiteri Lucas.

  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.

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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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• M26073 - MIFID II Passporting (Online)

  • When
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 09:00
  Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Kyra Sammut
  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

  MiFID II/MiFIR established a harmonised EU/EEA passporting framework that enables authorised investment firms to provide services and carry out investment activities across borders, either on a services basis or through branches, under a streamlined home/host supervisory model. For Malta-based firms, notifications are submitted via the MFSA as the home competent authority, facilitating access to other EU/EEA markets without duplicative licensing processes. The regime continues to develop through ESMA guidance and supervisory practice, including areas such as reverse solicitation, cross border marketing conduct, the use of tied agents, the post Brexit third country landscape, and ongoing supervisory expectations. This session unpacks the legal framework and provides insight into its practical execution, including operational steps, governance controls, and documentation standards that advisors, and compliance professionals can apply when supporting clients wishing to expand cross border or reviewing passported operations. Attendees will gain a structured understanding of the rules and current regulatory expectations, with an emphasis on implementation in day to day practice.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Legal foundations and scope
  • Passporting mechanics
  • Ongoing requirements and controls
  • Special topics and current developments
  • Case studies/practical examples

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session is intended to equip attendees to support compliant, efficient expansion across EU/EEA markets. Regulatory requirements are translated into execution, covering the operational, conduct, reporting, and governance obligations that apply once operating cross‑border. It will incorporate current supervisory insights, including reverse solicitation and post‑Brexit third‑country considerations, alongside real‑world case studies, ensuring attendees leave with concrete checklists and control frameworks.

  Target Audience

  The session is best suited for legal and regulatory professionals in Malta, and advisors to investment firms who are directly involved in regulatory compliance, legal structuring, operational management, risk assessment, and cross-border business development. It will also benefit consultants, and auditors supporting regulated entities, as well as students studying law, regulation or policy.

  Speaker's Profile

  Kyra is a warranted lawyer within Deloitte Legal in Malta. She specialises in the laws and regulations governing financial institutions, investment services and capital markets. Kyra also has a keen interest in AML/CFT laws and has developed substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions over the course of her professional career. Before joining Deloitte Malta in 2024, Kyra worked at a top-tier law firm for eight years, where she dedicated most of her time assisting clients within the regulated space with obtaining authorisations to perform regulated services in Malta, and supporting them on an ongoing basis in meeting their legal and regulatory obligations. Since joining Deloitte, Kyra has taken on a leading role in a number of high-profile client engagements, many of which involve the provision of on-going technical support to regulated entities.

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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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• M26060.2 - Regulatory and Ethical Requirements, including for PIE Auditors (Online)

  • When
    10 Jul 2026
  •  
    09:30 - 12:45
  • Location
    Online

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  MIA Audit Excellence Series in collaboration with Accountancy Board

  Registration Time: 09:15
  Session Time: 09:30 - 12:45  including a 15-minute break

  Speakers: Mr Mirko Rapa & Mr Giles Schembri

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  
  

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €45.00

  Non-MIA Members: €80.00

  Retired Members: €25.00

  Students: €35.00

  Enjoy a 10% discount on group bookings.
  

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  This online session will focus on key regulatory and ethical requirements applicable to audit practitioners, including Public Interest Entity (PIE) auditors. The session is being organised in response to common shortcomings identified during regulatory inspections and aims to provide practical guidance to help practitioners strengthen compliance with independence, ethical, and documentation requirements.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session will provide valuable practical insight into the regulatory and ethical requirements expected of audit practitioners, including PIE auditors, with a focus on common deficiencies identified during inspections and how these can be addressed effectively. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of independence requirements, documentation expectations, and prohibited non-assurance services, together with practical guidance to strengthen compliance within their firms. The session will be beneficial for both members and non-members seeking to enhance audit quality, reinforce ethical compliance, and remain up to date with evolving regulatory expectations.
  

  Target Audience

  Audit practitioners, statutory auditors, audit firms, compliance professionals, quality management personnel, and individuals involved in audit quality and ethics oversight, including those working with PIE audit engagements.

  Speakers' Profiles

  Mirko Rapa is a tax partner at PwC Malta and provides tax advice to a wide and varied portfolio of clients. Over the last 24 years has provided tax advice to companies operating in a number of sectors and individuals taking up residence in Malta. Mirko has also been involved in a number of national initiatives when it comes to PMLFT matters and is also the Risk Management partner of PwC Malta.

  Giles Schembri is a Partner at KPMG in Malta and apart from being an audit and assurance leader, he currently spearheads audit quality initiatives, leads root-cause-analysis projects, sits on the Firm’s Executive Management Committee, is the country leader for Quality and Risk Management and is also the Firm’s MLRO and Compliance Principal. Outside the Firm, Giles is the deputy chair on the Ethics Committee at the Malta Institute of Accountants and also sits on the Gaming Committee of the same institute.

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  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.

  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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• M26042 - Corporate Tax Returns (Online)

  • When
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    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 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.

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• M26048 - Dissecting Red Flags and Ongoing Monitoring in Directorship Services (Online)

  • When
    9 Oct 2026
  •  
    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 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

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  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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• M26068 - AML Basics & Red Flags in CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers) (Online)

  • When
    3 Nov 2026
  •  
    09:30 - 11:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  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

  The rapid growth of crypto-assets has brought increased regulatory scrutiny, placing Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) at the forefront of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance efforts. At the same time, other obliged entities and service providers interacting with CASPs—such as financial institutions, payment providers, and corporate service providers—are increasingly exposed to crypto-related risks.
  A key development in this space is the implementation of the Travel Rule, which introduces new requirements around the collection and sharing of originator and beneficiary information in crypto transactions. This creates both operational and compliance challenges for CASPs and their counterparties.
  As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations must ensure they are equipped to identify, assess, and respond to financial crime risks effectively.
  This session provides a practical introduction to AML fundamentals within the crypto environment, with a strong focus on recognising red flags, understanding Travel Rule obligations, and applying risk-based controls in day-to-day operations.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Overview of AML/CFT obligations applicable to CASPs

  • Key financial crime risks in crypto-asset activities

  • The Travel Rule: scope, requirements, and practical implementation challenges

  • Common red flags in crypto-related transactions and business relationships

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in a crypto context

  • Transaction monitoring considerations involving CASPs

  • Practical case studies across CASPs and counterparties

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  As regulatory expectations tighten, including the implementation of the Travel Rule, CASPs face increasing compliance complexity and scrutiny. Many organisations are still navigating how to apply these requirements effectively in practice.
  This session delivers practical, real-world insights into crypto-related AML risks, highlighting common red flags and key implementation challenges. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to strengthen compliance frameworks, improve detection of suspicious activity, and better manage regulatory expectations.

  Target Audience

  • Employees of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
  • Compliance and AML/CFT professionals
  • Financial institutions/Subject Persons interacting with CASPs
  • Risk, fraud, and onboarding teams

  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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  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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