Ahead of the Curve – The EU AML Package: Preparing for 2027
Diligex, with the participation of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), is pleased to invite you to Ahead of the Curve, an exclusive executive briefing focused on the far-reaching applications of the EU’s AML Package and the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). As the EU embarks on the most significant transformation of its AML/CFT framework in decades, obliged entities, regulators, industry bodies, and compliance professionals must prepare for a new regulatory landscape marked by increased harmonisation, enhanced supervision, and heightened expectations around governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention.
This event will bring together representatives from local authorities, industry leaders, and regulated entities to explore the practical impact of upcoming reforms and discuss how organisations can position themselves ahead of regulatory change.
Through its keynote presentation, expert insights, panel discussions, and interactive audience engagement, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of what lies ahead and how peers are approaching the incoming changes.
We encourage you to register your interest early, as attendance is limited.
Early Bird Registration is Sold Out.
This event shall be a paid event to cover event costs at a fee of Eur60 exclusive of VAT. If 3 or more registrants from the same entity are registered concurrently, a 15% discount applies when using the applicable coupon code. Tickets are non-refundable. Subject to availability, up to 2 tickets may be provided complimentarily for Diligex AML100 clients. The event is on a first-come first-served basis with limited seating capacity.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Time: 08:15 – 11:15
Venue: Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
08:15 — Registration & Networking | Breakfast Open
Attendees will be welcomed with a networking breakfast upon arrival.
08:45 — Welcome Address & Brief Overview | Matthew Agius Mamo, Diligex
Diligex Round-Up: Malta’s Positioning; Key Dates & Milestones
09:00 — “The EU AML Package: Ahead of the Curve, Malta’s Preparedness & Expectations” | Jonathan Phyall, Head of Legal Affairs, FIAU
What are the main changes for Malta-based obliged entities, what changes is the FIAU implementing in preparation, and what are the FIAU’s expectations?
09:45 — “What This Means for Malta’s Operators” — Panel Discussion with Q&A
Commentary on the expected changes, practical application, and a live Q&A with our expert panel of regulatory and industry specialists.
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- Matthew Agius Mamo – Chief Executive Officer, Diligex
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- Dr Jonathan Phyall – Head – Legal Affairs Section, FIAU
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- Jeanette Gatt – Chief Compliance Advisory Officer, Diligex
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- Claudia Callus – MLRO & Head of Financial Crime Compliance, BNF Bank
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- Dr Roland Wadge – President of the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE)
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- Dr Antonello Cuschieri – Managing Director & Group MLRO, Greentube Malta
11:15 — Closing Session & Networking Coffee
Event wrap-up followed by informal networking over coffee.
Who Should Attend?
This executive briefing is designed for:
- Board Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
- Chief Executive Officers and Senior Management.
- Compliance Officers and MLROs.
- Risk, Governance and Internal Audit Professionals.
- Corporate Service Providers, Financial Institutions and Gaming Operators.
- Legal and Regulatory Advisory Professionals.
- Individuals responsible for AML/CFT governance and regulatory compliance.
- Industry practitioners seeking to understand the implications of the EU AML reform package.
What to Expect
Attendees can look forward to:
- A comprehensive overview of the EU AML Package and implementation roadmap.
- Perspectives from regulators, practitioner experts and industry stakeholders.
- Discussion of emerging supervisory expectations and enforcement trends.
- Interactive audience Q&A sessions.
- Networking opportunities with senior industry professionals.
Key Discussion Topics
- The EU Single Rulebook for AML/CFT.
- Direct and indirect supervision under the new framework.
- Implications for Maltese obliged entities.
- Enhanced customer due diligence and beneficial ownership requirements.
- AML governance and accountability expectations.
- Technology, innovation and the future of financial crime compliance.
- Preparing organisations for implementation timelines and regulatory change.
