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Vince Vella: Spearheading Compliance Conversations in Malta

Computime Ltd’s Vince Vella has been at the forefront of discussing pressing compliance issues in Malta, alongside subject matter experts and partners from PwC Malta, PwC Italy, and PwC UK.

EBA Guidelines Webinar - Roles and Responsibilities of Directors and MLROs in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

On September 29, Vince Vella’s team hosted an EBA Guidelines Webinar focused on the roles and responsibilities of Directors and MLROs in AML. The webinar aimed to provide insights on the new guidelines, which come into force on December 1, 2022. The discussion delved into the expected roles and responsibilities of directors, boards, and MLROs, sharing practical day-to-day challenges that financial institutions face.

Achieving Boardroom Excellence Programme Session 4 - Sustaining Momentum Post-Greylisting

On July 21, Vince Vella’s team participated in the Achieving Boardroom Excellence Programme Session 4, discussing how Malta can sustain its momentum post-greylisting. The session also explored sanctions as a key financial crime threat, with a focus on Net Zero Commitment and Anti-Bribery and Corruption.

PwC Regulatory Series - “Today’s Sanctions Landscape” and “Challenges to the Compliance Function in the Current Landscape”

On June 8, Computime Ltd hosted the PwC Regulatory Series, featuring sessions on “Today’s Sanctions Landscape” and “Challenges to the Compliance Function in the Current Landscape”. The event brought together regulatory and compliance officers from various companies to discuss designing effective sanctions frameworks and transforming the compliance function.

The Role of Compliance Officer: CSP Compliance Training 2022

On May 4, Vince Vella’s team hosted a hybrid session on “The Role of Compliance Officer: CSP Compliance Training 2022”, attended by CSP Compliance Officers. The session explored specific considerations for setting up and maintaining a manageable and sustainable compliance function, as well as the regulator’s expectations and key industry challenges.

Throughout these events, Vince Vella has demonstrated his expertise in leading critical discussions on risk management, sanctions, ESG, and anti-financial crime. His commitment to providing thought leadership and sharing practical insights has made him a respected figure in Malta’s compliance community.

Stay tuned for more updates from Computime Ltd and its partners as they continue to shape the conversation around compliance and financial crime in Malta.