Matthew Agius Mamo serves as CEO at Diligex, a Governance, Risk and Compliance setup specializing in providing an ongoing relationship to businesses through advisory assistance, managed service support, as well as through its platforms in AML/CFT, Regulatory Compliance, International Due Diligence and Cybersecurity. He has been key in the setting up of, and supporting, AML/CFT governance structures within various obliged entities over the past years. Mr Agius Mamo is a public policy professional with specialization in European affairs, having read for B. Euro Studies (Hons.) and M.A. Public Policy at the University of Malta. He also holds an International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association, of which he is a member, and a National Award in Quality Assurance from the NCFHE. He formerly formed part of the FIAU AML/CFT Consultants Forum. He has formerly served on the European Commission EQF Advisory Group on behalf of Malta, as well as having been active in policy-making fora such as MCESD, MEUSAC Core Group, and the Active Labour Market Policy Counselling and Action Committee. Prior to Diligex, he served as COO at a recognized constituted body and CEO of a private enterprise group within the education and hospitality sector, and was active in national youth organizations for numerous years.

Dr Jonathan Phyall is the Head of the Legal Affairs Section of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU). Having joined the FIAU in 2016, he has taken part in a number of projects and initiatives related to AML/CFT at the local, European and international level. Together with his team, he has been responsible for drafting legislative proposals and guidance for different sectors having AML/CFT obligations. He has also represented Malta and the FIAU in a number of European and international fora. Jonathan is also a trained MONEYVAL assessor and has taken part in a number of mutual evaluations.

A seasoned AML/CFT and Compliance Certified Professional with extensive leadership experience in the sector. During her career, she has worked with various licensed entities in both the financial and non-financial sectors, serving as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). She has been serving as Chief Compliance Advisory Officer at Diligex, where over the past five years she has supported, guided, set up, and assisted all types of subject persons. Ms. Gatt is also actively involved in various leading local AML/CFT and compliance committees, including the FIAU AML/CFT Consultants Forum. ICA Certified.

Claudia Callus is the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO at BNF Bank. She has more than 17 years of experience across financial crime compliance, risk management, internal audit, and financial investigations within the banking, regulatory, professional services, and public sectors. Before joining BNF Bank in her current role, Claudia served as Head of Compliance at Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, where she led the supervisory function and represented Malta in international assessments and working groups involving bodies such as the FATF, MONEYVAL, the European Banking Authority, and the European Central Bank. A Chartered Accountant, she brings extensive expertise in regulatory strategy, governance, investigations, and the design of effective and risk-based financial crime control frameworks.

Dr Roland Wadge is a Maltese Notary Public and currently President of the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE) for 2026. A graduate of the University of Malta, he has practised as a notary for almost three decades and has served the Maltese Notarial Council for more than 27 years, including several terms as its President. He has been closely involved in notarial and legislative reform, digitalisation and the development of technological solutions for the profession, and was until recently a visiting academic at the University of Malta. His work at European level focuses particularly on digitalisation, anti-money laundering, company law and access to justice.

Antonello Cuschieri is Group MLRO and Managing Director at Greentube Malta and other Greentube subsidiaries, where he leads a team of MLROs overseeing anti-money laundering (AML) compliance across multiple regulated markets. With over 15 years’ experience in the iGaming sector, he has built and directed AML governance frameworks within complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments, experience that speaks directly to the challenges of EU-wide harmonization under the new AML Package. A warranted lawyer in Malta, Antonello brings a combined legal and operational perspective to financial crime risk management, and regularly advises on regulatory preparedness across Greentube’s international operations.

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.

11:15 — Closing Session & Networking Coffee
Event wrap-up followed by informal networking over coffee.