Meet our core team behind the AML Learning Suite. Our subject-matter experts work within KPMG Malta’s Risk Consulting Advisory Services and deliver seminars from our AML Learning Suite.
The aim of this Learning Suite is to provide insights into the most current developments in AML.
KPMG’s AML/CFT team have the skills and experience to provide thought leadership on evolving regulations, money laundering and terrorism exploitation.
Alex Azzopardi, Partner, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta
Alex joined KPMG in Malta in 2005 within the firm’s Audit function, where he specialised in the external audits of financial services entities. After 8 years, Alex moved to the Advisory function, where he assisted in the setting up of the Internal Audit Services line. Today, he leads engagements mainly focused on the provision of services in enterprise risk, corporate governance, regulatory compliance (including licensing), AML/CFT and internal audit services across the regulated financial services sectors and other non-regulated businesses. Alex is the Immediate Past Chairperson of the IIA – Malta, Fellow of the MIA, and a member of ISACA.
Ma. May Casimiro, Assistant Manager, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta
May is an accountant by profession and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. In 2016, she obtained a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License in the Philippines.
She joined KPMG in Malta in July 2022 as an Assistant Manager in the Firm’s Risk Consulting Advisory practice. Within her role at KPMG in Malta, May works extensively in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, particularly assisting local and foreign companies in the review of their AML/CFT-related policies, procedures, and testing of their controls. She was involved in several projects including AML internal audit engagements as well as CDD review and remediation projects.
Prior to joining KPMG in Malta, she was an Assistant Manager in KPMG Philippines’ Risk Consulting Advisory Group where she worked on a number of AML-related assignments such as AML/CFT compliance assessments, AML remediation projects, institutional ML/TF risk assessments and transaction monitoring system reviews. As part of her managerial role in KPMG Philippines, May was in charge of undertaking internal risk management and client engagement management procedures including client acceptance, continuance and engagement procedures. She has also assisted the Engagement Partners in business development initiatives covering preparation of proposals, review of pre-engagement activities and contracting with prospective clients.
