Registration Time: 09.00
Sessions Time: 09.15 - 12.00 incl 15min break
Speaker: Ms Samantha Cuyle
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
MIA Members: €35.00
Non-MIA Members: €65.00
Retired Members: €17.00
Students: €25.00
*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

Background Information

In recent years, the crypto-asset sector has seen significant growth, with various international organisations contributing to the development of a regulatory framework applicable to the sector. This session will focus on the recent developments of AML/CFT regulation within the crypto-asset sector.

Objectives of the session

The session will provide an outline of the anti-money laundering framework applicable to crypto-assets at both the global and EU levels. Furthermore, the session will cover the AML/CFT risks linked to crypto-assets, including AML/CFT typologies of crypto-assets and provide an overview of the local framework applicable to operators within the crypto-asset sector.

TOPICS ON THE AGENDA

• International standards on the application of AML/CFT requirements to crypto-assets and crypto-asset        service providers, including the fifth AML Directive and FATF guidance
• National AML/CFT legislation applicable to the crypto-asset sector
• Crypto-asset AML/CFT risks and typologies

Target Audience

MIA members, non-members and students

Speaker's Profile

Samantha Cuyle is an Analyst within the Malta Financial Services Authority's Virtual Financial Assets Supervision Function. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta and is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

EVENT CPE COMPETENCES

2.5 Hours Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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