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  • 14 Dec 2022 12:30 | Anonymous


    If you do not know what effective coaching looks like, the good news is that with time and practice you can learn the skills that are most important to coaching, from assisting with goal-setting to showing empathy. Coaching is a craft. However, simply having the tools does not make you a craftsperson – any new skill is developed with practice. Developing your coaching skills will only come from deliberate practice.

    What is coaching? Coaching is about tapping into a potential that would otherwise be idle and using it for the benefit of the team member and the company. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching improves work performance by 70 per cent, time management by 57 per cent and team effectiveness by 51 per cent.

    Coaching also impacts the manager or leader who coaches. Team members come up with their perspectives, ideas and solutions, and become more engaged and take ownership of their growth – coaching draws out the brilliance in the person or team being coached.

    The ability to coach helps you increase your employees` commitment and level of engagement, and helps you avoid or handle problems that interfere with working relationships and productivity. Coaching others can also make it easier for you to achieve your own goals and make you more valuable to your organisation.

    Coaching skills can be applied to a variety of situations. Common coaching situations involve the “big picture” view of identifying a plan, or a more detailed view of improving performance in specific areas.

    On 16th December 2022, Karl Grech, Performance Coach and Trainer, will be presenting a CPE session on Coaching Conversations – helping people change. This session covers some basics of how one can hold a coaching conversation. It will look into coaching some specific situations and how to apply the various skills to gain confidence to have these conversations. As a result, participants will be able to target specific areas to improve, motivate and inspire their people, communicate more effectively as a coach, and increase job satisfaction. Register here!

  • 12 Dec 2022 11:54 | Anonymous

    Democratic Republic of the Congo Regime

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2397 of 8 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.LI.2022.316.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A316I%3ATOC

                           

    On 18 July 2005, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. Further to an evaluation of the relevant circumstances and in view of the gravity of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council considers that eight persons should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies set out in Annex Ia to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. Annex Ia to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2401 of 8 December 2022 implementing Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2022.317.01.0032.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A317%3ATOC

               

    On 18 July 2005, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. Following a review of the additional restrictive measures laid down in Article 2b of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, the statements of reasons relating to certain persons listed in Annex Ia to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 should be amended. Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    • Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2398 of 8 December 2022 implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.LI.2022.316.01.0007.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A316I%3ATOC

               

    On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP. On 12 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231 in response to the obstruction of the electoral process and the related human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231 amended Decision 2010/788/CFSP and introduced additional restrictive measures.

    Further to an evaluation of the relevant circumstances and in view of the gravity of the situation in the DRC, the Council considers that eight persons should be added to the list of persons and entities set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP. Decision 2010/788/CFSP has therefore beenamended accordingly.

    • Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2412 of 8 December 2022 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2022.317.01.0122.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A317%3ATOC

               

    On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP. On 12 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231. Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231 amended Decision 2010/788/CFSP and introduced additional restrictive measures in Article 3(2) of Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

    Following a review of the restrictive measures laid down in Article 3(2) of Decision 2010/788/CFSP, and considering the continuing violations of human rights, instability and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, those measures should be renewed until 12 December 2023. The statements of reasons relating to certain persons listed in Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP havealso been amended.

    Decision 2010/788/CFSP has therefore been amended accordingly.

    For further information, kindly consult the above links and attachments.

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    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked hereunder:

    http://www.justiceservices.gov.mt/DownloadDocument.aspx?app=lom&itemid=8835&l=1

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons. 

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.

    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board


  • 7 Dec 2022 12:30 | Anonymous


    The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) would like to inform subject persons that the EBA has issued guidelines on the application of AML/CFT rules in the context of remote customer onboarding. The guidelines were published following a public consultation which took place between the 10th of December 2021 and the 10th of March 2022. 

    This publication provides further clarity on the application of the remote customer onboarding Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes as generally outlined in Directive (EU) 2015/849 (Fifth AML Directive).

    During these past years, the demand for remote onboarding of customers has increased considerably, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In view of this, and to fulfil the subject persons` AML/CFT obligations, consistent and efficient methods and processes for remote onboarding of customers became necessary.

    The guidelines establish:

    1. The forms of new technologies that are appropriate, adequate, and reliable when financial institutions accept customers remotely, whilst respecting the principle of technological neutrality.
    2. The parameters that need to be followed through by financial institutions when adopting new technologies for remote customer onboarding. Such as: internal policies and procedures, governance, pre-implementation assessment and ongoing monitoring.
    3. The approved remote customer onboarding digital documentation.
    4. The circumstances when reliance on third parties and outsourcing can take place.

    These Guidelines will enter into force 6 months after the publication in all EU official languages.

    Subject persons can access the document by clicking on the link on the FIAU website or the link on the EBA website.
  • 7 Dec 2022 11:00 | Anonymous


    Human Rights Regime

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2374 of 5 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

    On 7 December 2020, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2020/1998. Pursuant to Article 14(4) of Regulation (EU) 2020/1998, the Council has reviewed the list of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to that Regulation. On the basis of that review, the entries concerning six natural persons and two entities should be updated. Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 5 Dec 2022 15:00 | Anonymous


    Ukraine Regime

    • Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369 of 3 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

    On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP (1). The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Decision 2014/512/CFSP has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more.

    • Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2367 of 3 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

    On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (2), concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 gives effect to certain measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP. Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 including Annex XXVII, has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more below:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2367

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2368


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 28 Nov 2022 14:30 | Anonymous


    Haiti Regime

    • Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 of 25 November 2022 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti

    On 21 October 2022, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2653 (2022) which establishes a framework for targeted restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti. In accordance with this Resolution, on 25 November 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319, which provides for travel restrictions, a targeted arms embargo, the freezing of funds and economic resources of, and a prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to, persons, entities or bodies engaged in or supporting gangs involved in violence, criminal activities or human rights abuses which undermine the peace, stability and security of Haiti and the region.

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 16 Nov 2022 14:30 | Anonymous


    Democratic Republic of the Congo Regime

    • Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2241 of 14 November 2022 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (‘DRC’) regarding United Nations Security Council Resolution 2641 (2022). Decision 2010/788/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 14 Nov 2022 14:31 | Anonymous


    Venezuela Regime

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2194 of 10 November 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela

    The Council has reviewed the restrictive measures in place in accordance with Article 17(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2063. Based on that review, the restrictive measures against all persons in the list set out therein will be maintained, and the statement of reasons for 17 persons will be updated.

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 9 Nov 2022 14:00 | Anonymous


    Mali Regime

    • Council Implementing Resolution (EU) 2022/2179 of 8 November 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali

    On 28 September 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1770. On 5 October 2022, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 2374 (2017) updated the information relating to three individuals subject to restrictive measures. Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more.


    Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Regime

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2180 of 8 November 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

    On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509. On 14 September 2022, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) updated the information relating to two entities subject to restrictive measures. Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more.


    Turkey Regime (re: unauthorizing drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean)

    • Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2186 of 8 November 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean

    On 11 November 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 (1) concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Council has reviewed the restrictive measures set out in Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894. Based on that review, those measures should be extended until 12 November 2023. Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 has therefore been amended accordingly.

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

  • 9 Nov 2022 13:30 | Anonymous


    Myanmar/Burma Regime

    • Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2177 of 8 November 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

    On 2 May 2013, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. In view of the continuing grave situation in Myanmar/Burma, 19 persons and one entity should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 has therefore been amended accordingly,

    Read more.


    Please be reminded that all EU/UN sanctions are directly applicable under Maltese law under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, cap 365 of the Laws of Malta as linked here.

    Should any of your clients be a person or entity who is listed under UN/EU or national sanctions or who is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a listed person or entity, the freezing measures mentioned under Article 17 of the Act apply.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board is to be informed immediately of the actions that have been taken in relation to the assets of such listed persons.

    The Sanctions Monitoring Board may be contacted on sanctions.mfea@gov.mt on any issue relating to sanctions.


    Please find below links to the:

    EU Financial Sanctions Database

    Consolidated UN Sanctions List

    EU Sanctions Map

    Sanctions Monitoring Board

               

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