UPCOMMING EVENTS

Combatting Financing of Terrorism | Understanding how terrorist organisations fund their activities

Nov 30, 2023 | Watch Recording

Join us for an in-depth discussion on terrorism and its financial underpinnings, focusing on the activities of prescribed terrorist organisations, how do they raise funds, operate and key considerations to combat terrorism financing.

Dive deep into how terrorist organisations finance their operations. Learn about:

• Methods used by different terrorist groups to raise funds and resources;
• Potential implications for regional stability;
• Explore how the global community has amped up their targeted financial sanctions and counter proliferation measures against these groups
• The sectors and jurisdictions that might be at increased risk from exposure, and;
• The consequences of exposure to TF facilitation

Case Study on use of international trade by terrorist organisations and drug cartels hiding behind legitimate looking commercial activities

Q&A Session: Engage directly with our panel of experts. Bring your questions!

ARCHIVED EVENTS

Navigating The Complex World of Sanctions in Malta | Webinar by Sigma Risk

Nov, 3 2022 |Watch Recording

Sanctions are very powerful tool used by governments, supranatural organisations (e.g. UN, OFAC, EU, OFSI) and regulatory authorities. The scope of the sanctions may cover individuals, organisations and regimes as well as regions and countries. The wide scope of sanctions applicability makes it a very complex subject to fully comprehend.

This webinar aims to assist Maltese compliance community listen to subject matter experts from representatives from MFSA, FIAU, SMB, Sigma Risk and industry specialists.

Ultimate Beneficial Ownership – Regulatory Requirements, Key Challenges and Industry Best Practices | Webinar by Sigma Risk

Feb, 17  2022  |  Watch Recording

Ultimate Beneficial Ownership is one of the most discussed topics within the financial services sector around the world. Join us at our upcoming webinar and listen to the panel discussion on the key regulatory requirements, challenges and industry best practices. Our expert panel from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), Malta Business Register (MBR), Malta Association of Compliance Officers (MACO), Bank of Valletta, International Compliance Association (ICA) and Sigma Risk shall be sharing their expertise on several relevant issues including but not limited to need to identify UBOs, role of jurisdictions and organisations offering secrecy and privacy, public availability of corporate register, complex ownership structures, nominee arrangements and role of professional organisations e.g. law firms, accounting firms and corporate services providers.

Suspicious Activity Reporting: Regulatory Expectations, Key Challenges & Industry Best Practices  | Webinar by Sigma Risk

Nov, 11  2021 | Watch Recording

Ultimate Beneficial Ownership is one of the most discussed topics within the financial services sector around the world. Join us at our upcoming webinar and listen to the panel discussion on the key regulatory requirements, challenges and industry best practices. Our expert panel from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), Malta Business Register (MBR), Malta Association of Compliance Officers (MACO), Bank of Valletta, International Compliance Association (ICA) and Sigma Risk shall be sharing their expertise on several relevant issues including but not limited to need to identify UBOs, role of jurisdictions and organisations offering secrecy and privacy, public availability of corporate register, complex ownership structures, nominee arrangements and role of professional organisations e.g. law firms, accounting firms and corporate services providers.

Client AML Risk Assessment | Webinar by Sigma Risk

Aug, 26 2021 |  Watch Recording

  • Regulatory expectations around Client AML Risk Assessment (Kurt Lucas & Eric Micallef – MFSA)
  • Industry best practices and challenges faced by Maltese compliance sector in design, development and implementation of effective AML Risk Assessment across the industry (Stefan Berry – MACO)
  • Key risk parameters to be considered as foundation of building Client AML Risk Assessment Methodology and role of technology to automate and standardise Client AML Risk Assessment (Aamar Ahmad – SIGMA)

Gain insight from expert speakers from Sigma Risk, International Compliance Association, Malta Association of Compliance Officers and Malta Financial Service Authority.

TBML Masterclass| by Sigma Risk

May, 12 2022

Sigma Risk TBML masterclass is delivered by subject matter expert holding substantial practical experience in trade finance compliance, trade finance operations and advisory. This masterclass offers an immersive learning experience for the delegates to understand key financial crime risks within international trade finance supported by real life practical case studies, group discussion, trade scenarios, videos and frequent polls to test the knowledge and understanding of the delegates.

AML Risks in Gaming & Gambling Masterclass| by Sigma Risk

Jul, 4 2023

A targeted training masterclass designed and developed by industry specialists focused on financial crime compliance risks, challenges and possible solutions within the gaming & gambling sector.

MLRO  Masterclass| by Sigma Risk

Feb, 4 2023

A Masterclass focused on Maltese regulatory expectations including key guidance from Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta, Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and Malta Gaming Authority. Delivered by internationally acclaimed subject matter expert ANDREW CLARKE FICA, this masterclass shall assist MLROs, Deputy MLROs, Heads of Compliance, Head of Financial Crime, Chief Risk Officers and those aspiring to take on higher responsibilities within their firms in the near future to understand key regulatory expectation as well as their roles and responsibilities.

Cyber Crime Risk Assessment Masterclass| by Sigma Risk

Aug, 2022

This masterclass prepares the delegates with a fundamental
understanding on how to prevent, detect, contain
and recover from cyber breaches in order to keep their
firm and clients safe from cyber criminals attempting to
steal confidential information or to cause disruption to
their business. Delegates will assess di erent threat
actors, their motivations, and key techniques in order to
better prepare themselves to understand and manage
cyber risk strategically within their business.

Trade Based Financial Crime– Key Challenges & Global Best Practices· Webinar by Sigma Risk| by Sigma Risk & ICA

Dec, 9 2021  

oin the subject matter experts from International Compliance Association (ICA), Global Financial Integrity (GFI), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Sigma Risk and Dellsons Associates who will be discussing the ever hot topic of trade based financial crime from a global, regional, local and regulatory perspective.

Are we winning the battle against TBFC?
What are the key regulatory expectations?
How can we identify, evaluate and mitigate warning signs?
Is technology going to solve our problems?
What are the most effective strategies to combat TBFC?

Our panel is very much looking forward to discuss all of the above topics as well as answering your questions.

Trade Finance – Challenges and best practices  | by Sigma Risk & ICA

Sep, 21 2021 | Watch Recording

How can financial institutions get on top of trade finance risk? What controls should be in place to combat trade-based financial crimes? And what role can data analytics play in that fight?

In this webinar, chaired by ICA Vice President Pekka Dare, a panel of TBML experts, including the managing director of Sigma Risk (Aamar Ahmad) will discuss current challenges of – and approaches to – detecting illicit activities in trade finance. This will include best practice insights on how to receive trade transactions and review red flags, as well as guidance on the use of data sets to determine value and volume gaps in commodity trades and to evaluate individual trade transactions for suspicious activity.

Managing financial crime risk in Pakistan  | by Sigma Risk & ICA

Feb, 10  2021 |  Watch Recording

Sigma Risk and International Compliance Association hosted a webinar focusing on financial crime compliance and regulatory landscape in Pakistan. The webinar consisted upon presentations from globally recognised speakers followed by a panel discussion.

Managing Financial crime in India – best practices & new technologies | by Sigma Risk & ICA

Feb, 16 2021 | Watch Recording

Sigma Risk and International Compliance Association hosted a webinar focusing on financial crime compliance and regulatory landscape in Pakistan. The webinar consisted upon presentations from globally recognised speakers followed by a panel discussion.