Compliance Matters Important Steps to Satisfy Regulator

9th July 2019
The Palace, Sliema, Malta

Speakers

Leading Gaming Operators, Financial Institutions, Blockchain, Regulatory Bodies

Topics

Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and best practices in meeting Regulatory Compliance Requierements

Guests

This exclusive event brings the latest information that you need to know and high quality networking opportunities

CPE hours

If needed you can request a CPE hours certificate that will be issued within 72 hours after request

Welcome Note

Kyte and Acuris Risk Intelligence, in cooperation with the regulatory authorities, are organising the first of its kind workshop on Risk and Compliance, with a focus on AML. We are inviting international experts to discuss Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and Best Practices for Information Security and Regulatory Compliance for Gaming Operators, Blockchain and Financial Institutions.

At Kyte, we believe in the power of knowledge and networking among our peers. At our events you are assured of a great atmosphere, an opportunity to develop yourself and discuss the latest challenges and objectives facing our industry.

We are happy to welcome you on the 9th of July at The Palace, Sliema!

Alan Alden

Director and Co-Founder, Kyte Global

Speakers

Hon. Silvio Schembri

Parliamentary Secretory for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation

Fiona Davies

Head of Gaming, Acuris Risk Intelligence

Alan Alden

Director and co-Founder of Kyte Global and Kyte Crypto

Ian Gauci

Managing Partner, GTG Advocates

Dr. Rakele Cini

Head of Risk and Compliance Department, BDO Malta

Roderick Psaila

CEO, Laskaris Bank

Joseph Attard

Head of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit, MGA

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Agenda

8:30 - 9-00
Registration
Registration and Coffee with networking opportunities
8:30 - 9-00
9-00 - 9-10
Presentation 1
Kyte Global - Alan Alden with a note on AML updates in the industry
9-00 - 9-10
9-10 - 9-25
Presentation 2
Insights on the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements and other technology and policy developments, Marina Khaustova - Bitfury
9-10 - 9-25
9-25 - 10-00
The Regulatory Panel
MFSA and MGA and FIAU – The Focus of the authorities over the next 12 months and discussing the key changes being implemented
9-25 - 10-00
10-00 - 10-10
Remarks from Hon. Silvio Schembri
Our Vision – Hon. Silvio Schembri, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation
10-00 - 10-10
10-10 - 10-25
Presentation 3
How to detect money laundering, Jacques Dahan – Ciphertrace
10-10 - 10-25
10-25 - 11-00
Panel with Leading Operators/Financial Services companies
What would you tell your younger self about compliance
10-25 - 11-00
11-00 - 11-20
Networking Break
Coffee and Snack
11-00 - 11-20
11-35 - 12-00
Panel Discussion
The regulatory landscape - what will this look like in the years ahead (including Blockchain)
11-35 - 12-00
12-00 - 12-25
Presentation 4
Insight into KYC, CDD, Monitoring and EDD, what you can do in house and where outsourcing can be invaluable. Fiona Davies - Head of Gaming Acuris Risk Intelligence
12-00 - 12-25
12-00 - 12-20
Presentation 5
"Insight into KYC, CDD, Monitoring and EDD, what you can do in house and where outsourcing can be invaluable" – Fiona Davies – Acuris Risk Intelligence
12-00 - 12-20
12-25 - 12-45
Presentation 6
What you can achieve using Machine Learning and AI – Alexander Crockford – Featurespace
12-25 - 12-45
12-45 - 13-00
Presentation 7
AML monitoring...Step It Up - David Agius - Kyte
12-45 - 13-00
13-00 - ...
Networking event / Reception
Refreshments and working lunch will be served – followed by a glass of wine and some bubbly to finish off the lunch on a light note!
13-00 - ...

Special Guests

Sponsors

Acuris Risk Intelligence was established in 2004 as C6 and rose to become one of the top suppliers of proprietary data on PEPs, sanctions and AML data for due diligence and compliance. It was acquired by Acuris in 2015. Today, Acuris Risk Intelligence combines a world-class dataset – that now includes fraud and cybersecurity content – with expert human analysts and state-of-the-art technology to help organisations manage the risk in business relationships effectively. Clients access our intelligence via a SaaS platform, or via API and feed technology so risk protection is built into the way they operate. Our focus areas include Third-Party Risk, Anti- Money Laundering and the proactive detection of Cybersecurity Risk

SecureTrading is a global provider of online payments and security solutions found in 1999. It is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has offices in Malta and in the United States. Launched in 2014, SecureTrading Financial Services, trading as Acquiring.com, is a fast growing, progressive acquiring institution based in Malta and regulated by the MFSA. Acquiring.com delivers an industry-leading acquiring platform and clearing solution. The Acquiring growth strategy is primary based on PSP acquisitions and vertical specialization approach to Merchant base, particularly in E-commerce, Remote Gaming, Digital Entertainment, Financial Services, Education and Hospitality. Acquiring.com provides intelligent omnichannel payment solution to accelerate the growth of our clients and prospects business, and committed to provide services with quality assurance of accepting secure online, point of sale and Mobile payments globally. In addition, Acquiring.com works seamlessly in partnering with Payment Service Providers. The business relationship between partner and acquirer is nurtured by our dedicated account team, allowing us to develop a clear understanding of each business goal and the most appropriate strategy to achieve it.

Organised by

Kyte Global

Established in 2006, Kyte is in a unique position to provide a range of essential services and solutions to the world’s leading Financial Institutions, Gaming Operators, Commercial Organisations, Government bodies and Regulators in over 52 countries. 

 

Through our partnership agreements, Kyte became a full solution provider helping customers obtain Gaming, Financial Institution and Crypto licenses and meet and comply with various regulatory requirements and information security standards, such as ISO27001, PCIDSS, GDPR, AML, KYC, UKGC Audit, PSD2 along with leading edge solutions for Fraud Management, log management, as well as a fully managed Security Operations Centre.

 

Kyte Global has its headquarters in Malta, a regional office in Ukraine and representatives in Singapore, Australia and South Africa. Kyte also leverages its strategic location on Blockchain Island to provide system audits, legal and blockchain services to new Cryptocurrency Exchanges and DLT companies.

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