Institute of Financial Services Practitioners

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve been working on... > Corporate Applications and Documentation Requirements - MFSA Feedback was submitted to the MFSA by the Regulated Business subcommittee on proposed changes to the procedures for various corporate applications. > Labour Migration Policy – Government of Malta IFSP response to a consultation document issued by the Government of Malta on the foundations of a new Labour Migration Policy, to govern the employment of third party nationals by Maltese companies. Led by the Tax and EU Affairs Subcommittee. > Amendments to the Investment Services rulebooks - MFSA Joint IFSP/MASA feedback on the MFSA’s proposed amendment to the Investment Services Rulebook, covering a variety of areas including capital requirements. > Registered CSP Rulebook - MFSA IFSP response to the MFSA’s draft Registered CSP Rulebook, prepared by the Directors and CSPs subcommittee. The draft rulebook is a major overhaul of the CSP framework in Malta. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! We can’t wait to share what’s next.

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve been working on... > Corporate Applications and Documentation Requirements - MFSA Feedback was submitted to the MFSA by the Regulated Business subcommittee on proposed changes to the procedures for various corporate applications. > Labour Migration Policy – Government of Malta IFSP response to a consultation document issued by the Government of Malta on the foundations of a new Labour Migration Policy, to govern the employment of third party nationals by Maltese companies. Led by the Tax and EU Affairs Subcommittee. > Amendments to the Investment Services rulebooks - MFSA Joint IFSP/MASA feedback on the MFSA’s proposed amendment to the Investment Services Rulebook, covering a variety of areas including capital requirements. > Registered CSP Rulebook - MFSA IFSP response to the MFSA’s draft Registered CSP Rulebook, prepared by the Directors and CSPs subcommittee. The draft rulebook is a major overhaul of the CSP framework in Malta. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! We can’t wait to share what’s next.

As a valued member, it is important for you to know what the IFSP has been working on over the past months – and this time, to also get an idea of where the Institute is headed! Make sure you join us for the Members’ Update Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting on the 25th of March at 15:00 on Zoom. For more information and to register your place visit https://lnkd.in/eXAAEyPx This event is open to all paid-up IFSP members.

IFSP Course: Risk Management and Compliance - An Introduction to the Theory and Practice 2025 REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS COURSE ARE NOW OPEN! Course starting on the 19th May 2025. This course reaches the required Continuing Professional Education standards and benchmarks of the MIA and is accredited with 14 Core CPE Hours. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eabdqGeK

Foundation Certificate in Trusts Law and Management Course Starting 1st April 2025. This course is recognised by STEP as equivalent to its own Foundation Certificate. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dqPxJ8Gs

#WELCOMEPOST New Member Announcement We are excited to onboard Ryan Mizzi as a new member of our Institute.   Ryan joined KPMG in 2011 and has extensive experience cutting across a number of advisory service offerings including vendor and buy-side assistance within the context of both local and foreign transactions. Ryan assists clients with their funding strategies including via capital markets and has led numerous valuation assignments covering various industries. Ryan has also led sizable strategy engagements involving multi-disciplinary workstreams. Among varied streams, his role often sees him supporting client management teams in sustaining the pace of a transformation journey. During his years with the firm, Ryan has held interim stints in senior and C-suite roles for clients, worked overseas including in Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and for several months with the KPMG’s Silicon Valley and Philadelphia offices. His client portfolio ranges from listed corporates, start-ups, and diversified family businesses. Ryan is a Certified Public Accountant and registered auditor and holds certifications in family business advisory. To learn more about our membership visit https://lnkd.in/dK4Vwxs

#WELCOMEPOST New Member Announcement We are excited to onboard Keith Zammit as a new member of our Institute.   Keith has over 15 years of experience in the fund services industry and is a certified public accountant and auditor. He began his career working with one of the big four in Malta and the US, where he specialized in fund services, acquiring extensive knowledge and experience in audit and consultancy. Keith is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors, the Malta Institute of Accounts, and a member of the Fund Administration Committee within the Malta Asset Servicing Association. To learn more about our membership visit https://lnkd.in/dK4Vwxs

#WELCOMEPOST New Member Announcement We are excited to onboard Josianne Cascun Montebello as a new member of our Institute. Josianne has over 15 years of experience within the financial services industry, having started her career working for one of the big four accounting firms in Malta within the Tax and Legal Department. In 2011 she joined an international firm as Partner, responsible for an international portfolio of clients and in 2015 was appointed as Executive Director with a local firm leading the corporate compliance department. She is currently a director within the corporate service and local accounting department. Josianne is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She is also a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Malta Institute of Accountants. To learn more about our membership visit https://lnkd.in/dK4Vwxs

#WELCOMEPOST New Member Announcement We are excited to onboard Louise Grima as a new member of our Institute. Louise joined KPMG in 2015 after graduating with a Master in Accountancy from the University of Malta and has since worked in direct and indirect taxation assisting clients established in a number of fields including financial services, retailing, and gaming, amongst others. Louise regularly delivers seminars relating to VAT, is a lecturer at KPMG Learning Academy and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta. To learn more about our membership visit https://lnkd.in/dK4Vwxs

Have Your Say on Simplifying Regulations! The MFSA is gathering feedback from the IFSP to help streamline regulatory requirements in the investment services industry. This is part of a wider EU initiative aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and boosting competitiveness across European firms. Your input matters! Take part in the questionnaire and share your thoughts on how regulations can be simplified. Your responses will guide the MFSA in advocating for effective regulatory changes at the EU level. Deadline: Friday, 21 February 2025 Access the questionnaire here: https://lnkd.in/e6_Tqf9B