Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Mr John Scicluna
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

As far as the creation of AML and Financial Crime Compliance policies are concerned, the gatekeeper, controller and the place where the “buck stops”, is the MLRO. This is a critically important position within any firm covered by AML/CFT regulatory obligations. It is the MLRO who is to ensure that he/she is not only efficient but mostly aim at being effective throughout the organisation.

Specific topics to be covered during the session

• Regulatory Framework.

• Core Skills and competences.

• Building an effective AML Program.
  

• Monitoring.
  

• Investigative Techniques.

• Reporting and Communication. 

WHY IS THE SESSION OF RELEVANCE TO OUR MEMBERS?

This session aims to address AML/CFT obligations which are to be adhered to by all subject persons, in such a way as to assist in particular MLROs but also any employee who handles Customer Due Diligence and interviews with prospective clients in such a way as to be efficient for business but more importantly for prolonged effectiveness.

Target Audience

MLRO’s and all individuals working within a compliance function, especially those charged with AML responsibilities, mainly those who fall within the definition of subject person. Senior managers and top management would also derive considerable benefit from attending, as they are the ultimate risk owners.This training session is open to all members and non-members wishing to obtain an insight into how an MLRO could carry out his/her job effectively.

Speaker's Profile

John Scicluna is currently an AML/CFT Compliance Consultant working closely with WH Partners. Previously he was the Head of Compliance with the same firm WH Partners. A career banker for 38 years, he has held posts in many areas of one of the largest banks in Malta, 17 of which were as Head of Financial Crime - Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
He formed part of the European Banking Federation Prevention of Money Laundering and Fraud Committee on behalf of the Malta Bankers’ Association.  He was also assigned roles within the Internal Audit Department managing investigative and analytical assignments.
John is a visiting speaker in a number of local and international seminars and training events covering AMLCFT and financial crime related topics.

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3  Core

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