Wednesday, 30th October 2024
The Phoenicia Malta, Floriana
This event is now fully booked and registrations are closed.
Overview
The primary objective of this workshop is to inform industry stakeholders of the contents of the new Financial Institutions Rulebook and Return.
The presentation, hosted by several experienced MFSA professionals, will enable such stakeholders to understand the new Rulebook and Return directly from the source, mitigating any possible ambiguities or questions stakeholders may have in the process.
This new Rulebook and the subsequent Return document will allow Financial Institutions to effectively communicate with the authority and comply with regulatory expectations.
Who Should Attend
- Financial Institutions authorised under the MFSA
- Internal Employees from the FinTech Supervision, Financial Stability, PMQ, and DMBI Functions
- Law Firms
- Delegates from the FIAU and CBM
Agenda
| 08:30H | Registration | |
| 09:00H | Introductory Remarks
Camille Pepos - Head, FinTech Supervision, MFSA |
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| 09:05H | The New Financial Institutions Rulebook
Samantha Cuyle - Assistant Manager, FinTech Supervision, MFSA |
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| 10:30H | Coffee Break | |
| 11:15H | Keynote by CBM Representative
Kristen Carabott - Economist Statistician, CBM |
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| 11:20H | Keynote by FIAU Representative
Claudia Callus - Head, Supervision, FIAU |
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| 11:25H | The New Financial Institutions Return Document
Adrian Theuma - Assistant Manager, FinTech Supervision, MFSA |
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| 12:45H | Q&A Session on FI Return
Adrian Theuma - Assistant Manager, FinTech Supervision, MFSA |
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Registrations
The Authority encourages interested participants to register by filling in the form below by not later than Monday 28 October 2024.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Participants who attend will be eligible for CPD hours.
Photos will be taken during the event with the intent to publish such photos on social media channels and websites. By registering, one would be granting consent to such data being used.
Speakers
Head, FinTech Supervision, MFSA
Camille Pepos
Camille Pepos was appointed as Head of FinTech Supervision in March 2024 after joining the MFSA in 2020 following the creation of this same function within the Authority. Since joining, he has developed and implemented authorisation and supervisory practices in the field of crypto assets and actively contributed to positioning MFSA as a pioneer in FinTech supervision. Camille represents the MFSA within various Committees of the European Supervisory Authorities and is currently involved in a number of European network groups related to crypto assets. In his capacity as Secretary of the MFSA’s Authorisation Forum and Chair of the MFSA’s Supervisory Forum he has gained extensive knowledge in regulation, supervision and enforcement through his contribution to the implementation of a number of strategic projects within the organisation. Camille has both public and private sector experience in Europe and in the Middle East supporting companies interlinking financial services and technology. At the start of his career he held various roles in private banking, fundraising, fintech advisory and corporate services. An economist by academic background, Camille also possesses two Master degrees in Finance and Wealth Management from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and IAE Graduate School of Management.
Assistant Manager, FinTech Supervision, MFSA
Samantha Cuyle
Samantha Cuyle is a skilled financial services and crypto-asset professional, serving the Fintech Supervision function of the MFSA for over five years, and is now currently serving as an assistant manager. Samantha Cuyle holds a Masters of Arts in Financial Services Law and a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta.
Assistant Manager, FinTech Supervision, MFSA
Adrian Theuma
Adrian Theuma is a regulatory professional and economist, specialised in analysing and interpreting complex risk models and financial data. During his time with the MFSA, he presented various projects related to digital transformation and fintech adoption. Adrian Theuma holds a Masters of Arts in Economics and a Bachelors of Commerce (Economics) from the University of Malta and is a published author within the realm of economic statistics.
Analyst, FinTech Supervision, MFSA
Christeen Jojo Enchiparambil
Christeen Jojo Enchiparambil is an accountant with experience in auditing and banking. He currently has served the MFSA as an Analyst for the past two years, and prior to that having worked for three years working for KPMG as an Audit Associate. Christeen Jojo Enchiparambil is a qualified ACCA member, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Taxation) from the Mahatma Gandhi University (India), and an Advanced Diploma in IFRS (IAAP).
Head, Supervision, FIAU
Claudia Callus
Claudia Callus joined the FIAU as in 2019 and currently heads the Supervision Section. In her role, Ms Callus is responsible for leading and overseeing the supervision function of the FIAU and for co-ordinating the monitoring of AML/CFT compliance of subject persons across all sectors. Prior to joining the FIAU, Ms Callus worked with one of the big four audit firms, where she was mainly involved in risk management, internal audits, project management, financial investigations and other assurance engagements, predominately in the financial sector. She has also worked in the field of internal audit with a key institution within the Maltese banking sector. During her career, Ms Callus also gained extensive experience in the area of public sector audits and EU funding audits. She is an Associate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
Economist Statistician, CBM
Kristen Carabott
Kristen Carabott is an Economist Statistician working within the Statistics Department’s Statistical Collection & Information Management Office. He joined the Bank in 2021.
