Venue: The Xara Lodge (Sqaq Tac-Cawla, Triq It-Tigrija, Rabat)
Format: The sessions ran from 8.30am to around 12.30pm and consisted of a series of presentations by expert speakers from KPMG, the Regulator and subject persons. Based on feedback we obtained from previous sessions, we believe that attendees benefit most from interactive group discussions and thought leadership presentations.
Frequency: Once every four months.
Dates: The first Roundtable in this Nineteenth Series was held in June 2023, the second one in November 2023, and the third was held on 27 February 2024.
Fee: Participation fee is Eur450* per annum. The subscription is not personal and registered entities may be represented by a different delegate during each of the three sessions in any one series. Relevant KPMG publications on AML and the financial services industry will also be made available.
*KPMG Learning Academy is exempt from VAT in terms of item 12 (1) of Part Two of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act.
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Alex Azzopardi
Alex joined the firm 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.
Giselle Borg
Giselle is an experienced professional with a strong background in governance, risk, and compliance, across a range of industries. Throughout her career, she has led audit and assurance engagements for major market players, working both in Malta and with KPMG London’s audit department. Today, Giselle advises entities on corporate governance, regulatory reporting, risk management, internal audit, and actuarial matters. She supports organisations in navigating evolving expectations and aligning their structures and operations accordingly. Giselle also assists clients in establishing regulated entities in Malta, guiding them through licensing processes and cross-border considerations, including freedom of services, establishment, and general good requirements across European jurisdictions.
For further details, please contact: Kersten Mallia on +356 2563 1091 or kla@kpmg.com.mt.
