The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26109 - Identifying Suspicious Transactions (including trend and pattern analysis) and Reporting Requirements (Online) (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 08:15:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Ms Rakele Cini
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

Subject persons play a key role in identifying and assessing suspicious activities and transactions as part of their ongoing AML/CFT obligations. It is therefore essential that employees understand when reporting obligations arise and the appropriate steps to take in such situations.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• The distinction between ongoing monitoring and transaction monitoring;
• Common red flags, risk indicators, and money laundering/terrorist financing typologies;
• The reporting obligations applicable to subject persons, including when and how concerns should be escalated.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

The session is designed to enhance participants' understanding of their responsibilities and equip them with the knowledge required to identify, assess, and report potential suspicious activity in line with regulatory expectations

Target Audience

This session is intended for MLROs, Compliance and Risk professionals, accountants, auditors, company service providers, directors, and all individuals involved in AML/CFT compliance, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and suspicious transaction reporting.

Speaker's Profile

Dr Rakele Cini is a legal consultant with many years of experience in AML/CFT, regulatory and compliance advisory. She primarily advises local & international firms / practitioners operating within the regulated industries on matters relating to the prevention of money laundering & funding of terrorism, due diligence, risk management, good governance, and other compliance areas. Dr Cini is an active member of the MIA AML Committee.

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

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.

M26098 - Customer Risk Assessment & the Risk-Based Approach (Online) (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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: €28.00

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A robust Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) is fundamental to an effective risk-based approach (RBA) to AML/CFT. It enables organisations to understand who their customers are, assess the level of money laundering and terrorist financing risk they present, and apply proportionate due diligence measures throughout the customer relationship.
Customer risk assessments play a critical role in the onboarding process, ensuring that firms collect the appropriate information, apply the correct level of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and identify where Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) may be required. They should also align with the firm's Business Risk Assessment (BRA) to ensure customer risks are assessed consistently within the organisation's overall risk framework.
This practical session will provide attendees with a clear understanding of customer risk assessments, their interaction with the Business Risk Assessment, and how to apply the risk-based approach effectively in line with regulatory expectations.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Introduction to Customer Risk Assessment (CRA): Purpose and regulatory expectations.
Customer Risk Assessment and Onboarding: Understanding your customer and determining the appropriate level of due diligence.
The Interaction between the CRA and the BRA: Ensuring customer risks are assessed consistently within the firm's overall risk framework.
Applying the Risk-Based Approach: Using customer risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring.
Common Challenges and Best Practices: Practical examples and common deficiencies identified during supervisory reviews.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

An effective Customer Risk Assessment is the foundation of a strong AML/CFT framework. This session will provide practical guidance on conducting customer risk assessments, strengthening onboarding processes, and applying a consistent risk-based approach in line with regulatory expectations. Attendees will gain practical insights to enhance compliance and improve the effectiveness of their AML/CFT controls.

Target Audience

Subject Persons
Compliance Officers
MLROs
Directors of Subject Persons
Compliance Executives

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.

M26115 - Building Defensible AML Files (Online) (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 08:30:00 GMT

TRegistration 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.

This session is sponsored by SCOPE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In AML/CFT compliance, completing the relevant checks is only part of the task. Firms must also be able to demonstrate what was considered, what evidence was obtained, how risk was assessed and why a particular decision was reached.
Building Defensible AML Files is a practical webinar examining the customer file through the lens of regulatory scrutiny. It considers how the applicable AML/CFT framework translates into the information, evidence, reasoning and audit trail that should be visible throughout the lifecycle of a customer relationship.
The session will move beyond simply identifying what documentation should be held. It will focus on what makes an AML file coherent and defensible, from customer acceptance and CDD through to risk assessment, source of wealth and source of funds, ongoing monitoring, internal escalation and, ultimately, termination and record retention. These are the principal stages around which the training material has been structured.
The webinar will combine regulatory requirements with practical examples and case-based discussion, helping participants consider whether their own files clearly evidence not only what was done, but why.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• AML regulatory framework and supervisory expectations

• Building and maintaining a defensible customer file

• Customer acceptance, CDD and beneficial ownership

• Customer risk assessment and documenting risk-based decisions

• Source of wealth and source of funds

• Ongoing monitoring, screening and customer reviews

• Suspicion, escalation and reporting decisions

• Customer exit, record keeping and retention

• Common file weaknesses and remediation

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

A compliant process is only as defensible as the evidence left behind. This practical webinar will help participants look at AML files from the perspective of the person who may eventually have to review, challenge or examine them. Rather than focusing only on whether required documentation has been collected, the session explores whether the file tells a coherent story: how the customer was assessed, what evidence supported key conclusions, why particular decisions were made, and how those decisions continued to be tested throughout the relationship. Participants will leave with practical insights they can apply when onboarding customers, conducting reviews, documenting source of wealth and funds, closing monitoring alerts, assessing risk or remediating existing files.

Target Audience

• MLROs and Compliance Officers
• AML/CFT and Financial Crime professionals
• CDD/KYC and onboarding teams
• Risk and Internal Audit professionals
• Other regulatory and compliance practitioners

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.

The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26109 - Identifying Suspicious Transactions (including trend and pattern analysis) and Reporting Requirements (Online) (20 Nov 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00 Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Ms Rakele Cini Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €40.00Non-MIA Members: €75.00Retired Members: €20.00Students: €30.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Subject persons play a key role in identifying and assessing suspicious activities and transactions as part of their ongoing AML/CFT obligations. It is therefore essential that employees understand when reporting obligations arise and the appropriate steps to take in such situations.

• The distinction between ongoing monitoring and transaction monitoring; • Common red flags, risk indicators, and money laundering/terrorist financing typologies; • The reporting obligations applicable to subject persons, including when and how concerns should be escalated.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

The session is designed to enhance participants' understanding of their responsibilities and equip them with the knowledge required to identify, assess, and report potential suspicious activity in line with regulatory expectations

Target Audience

This session is intended for MLROs, Compliance and Risk professionals, accountants, auditors, company service providers, directors, and all individuals involved in AML/CFT compliance, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and suspicious transaction reporting.

Speaker's Profile

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

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.

M26098 - Customer Risk Assessment & the Risk-Based Approach (Online) (2 Dec 2026)

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: €28.00

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Introduction to Customer Risk Assessment (CRA): Purpose and regulatory expectations.

Customer Risk Assessment and Onboarding: Understanding your customer and determining the appropriate level of due diligence.

The Interaction between the CRA and the BRA: Ensuring customer risks are assessed consistently within the firm's overall risk framework.

Applying the Risk-Based Approach: Using customer risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring.

Common Challenges and Best Practices: Practical examples and common deficiencies identified during supervisory reviews.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Subject Persons

Compliance Officers

MLROs

Directors of Subject Persons

Compliance Executives

Speaker's Profile

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.

M26115 - Building Defensible AML Files (Online) (16 Dec 2026)

TRegistration 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

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

• MLROs and Compliance Officers • AML/CFT and Financial Crime professionals • CDD/KYC and onboarding teams • Risk and Internal Audit professionals • Other regulatory and compliance practitioners

Speaker's Profile

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.

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Ms Rakele Cini
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

• The distinction between ongoing monitoring and transaction monitoring;
• Common red flags, risk indicators, and money laundering/terrorist financing typologies;
• The reporting obligations applicable to subject persons, including when and how concerns should be escalated.

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: €28.00

TRegistration 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

• MLROs and Compliance Officers
• AML/CFT and Financial Crime professionals
• CDD/KYC and onboarding teams
• Risk and Internal Audit professionals
• Other regulatory and compliance practitioners