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  Angele Spiteri Paris

  Conference Chairperson

  With over 15 years of experience in asset management and consultancy, Angele is a freelance research consultant and journalist.

  She works on global institutional, wholesale and retail research projects with CoreData Research, focusing on editorial content and narrative development.

  Angele is also an editor with Global Fund Media, producing numerous special reports on a variety of alternative asset management topics.

  In previous roles, Angele was Deputy Editor at Funds Europe magazine in the UK and worked as an institutional marketing executive at M&G Investments.

  She has a BA (Hons) in English and holds the UK’s Investment Management Certificate.

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  Rudolph Psaila

  Chairman, FinanceMalta

  Rudolph Psaila is the CEO of AlleyBe Group, an independently owned Group that is engaged in the Corporate, Trust, and Fintech Industry.

  Rudolph is also the Chairman of FinanceMalta, Malta’s national promotion body for financial services and fintech-related business. He is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Rudolph is a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta and acts as an examiner and tutor for dissertations related to financial services.

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  Hon. Clyde Caruana

  Minister of Finance and Employment

  The Minister for Finance and Employment, Clyde Caruana, was appointed Minister in November 2020.  An economist by training has held the position of executive chairman at the State employment agency, Jobsplus, since 2014. More recently had taken up office as Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff.

  He had previously worked at the National Statistics Office between 2007 and 2012. Caruana also lectures in Economics, at the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Accountancy at the University of Malta.

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  Hon. Miriam Dalli

  Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development at Government of Malta

  Dr Miriam Dalli was appointed Minister for Energy, Enterprise, and Sustainable Development in November 2020. She is responsible for the country’s energy agenda, supporting businesses, and pushing Malta’s aims under the Sustainable Development Goals.

  Her vision is to align the islands’ economic success with the concept of sustainability. Her aim is to attract new types of investment, sustain new economies and incentivise the green economy. Her work is geared towards the attainment of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the implementation of the UN’s established Sustainable Development Goals.

  Miriam Dalli served as a Member of the European Parliament between May 2014 and October 2020. As Vice President of the Social Democratic Group, she was responsible for the Group’s position on the European Green Deal.

  Dr Dalli is considered a doer and an eco-warrior by European influencers and was the only MEP listed in the Politico 28 Class of 2019.

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  Hon. Kristy Debono

  Opposition spokesperson of Economy, Financial Services and Lands

  ‘’Kristy Debono is a member of Parliament; she was elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. In 2017 she exceeded her quota on first count votes making her the only female member of parliament to get elected as such in 2017.

  Since 2013, Kristy Debono has been a member of the Parliament’s Economic and Financial Affairs Committee on behalf of the Opposition and she had also served as a member of the Public Accounts Committee. An economist by profession, Debono is the Shadow Minister of Economic Development, Industry, Financial Services, and Lands where she also serves as Board Member of the Lands Authority on behalf of the Opposition. Debono served as President of the Nationalist Party’s General Council .’’

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  Christopher P. Buttigieg

  Chief Officer Supervision & Chief Executive Officer ad interim, Malta Financial Services Authority

  Dr. Christopher P. Buttigieg is the Chief Officer Supervision and the Chief Executive Officer ad interim of the MFSA.  Having joined the Authority in 2000, he has gained professional experience in different areas of financial regulation, supervision, and enforcement of market malpractice.

  Dr. Buttigieg sits on the Authority’s Executive Committee and is a member of the ESMA and the EBA. He is also the Chair of the ESMA Data Standing Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of European Law (ERA).

  Dr. Buttigieg is a senior lecturer in the Banking and Finance Department of the University of Malta. He obtained a doctoral degree in law (Ph.D 2014) from the University of Sussex (UK).

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  Wayne Pisani

  President, Institute of Financial Services Practitioners

  Wayne Pisani heads the regulatory and compliance practice within Grant Thornton and leads the financial services tax and regulatory team where he deals with a wide range of asset protection and cross-border regulatory and tax planning engagements for clients ranging from private clients, including family offices and high-net-worth individuals, to NASDAQ listed companies in various industry sectors. He conducts an active consulting practice on the legal and tax implications involved in the structuring of both local and international financial institutions, M&A and project finance transactions. Wayne is the president of the Malta Institute of Financial Services Practitioners and a governor of FinanceMalta. He is also a member of the International Fiscal Association, the International Bar Association and the Maltese Chamber of Advocates.

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  Joseph Farrugia

  Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Malta Business Registry

  Joseph Farrugia was appointed Registrar/Chief Executive Officer at the Malta Business Registry on April 2019. He has been working at the Registry of Companies for the last 35 years.

  He was involved in the transfer of the Registry of Companies from Valletta to Attard, with the aim of integrating the Registry of Companies within the Malta Financial Services Authority. Along the years he was involved in numerous projects committed to ensuring Companies’ compliance within the financial sector. As Deputy Registrar he was also involved in the overhaul of the Registry’s system which brought about the creation and launch of a new online system.

  He is responsible for the overall management and performance of the Registry, as well as the strategy development and implementation of the Business Register

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  Kenneth Farrugia

  Director, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit

  Kenneth Farrugia, Director of the FIAU, holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) and an MA in Business Ethics. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a member of the Malta Forum of Internal Auditors (MFIA). Throughout his career, Mr Farrugia held audit positions both within private audit firms and the public sector.

  Since joining the FIAU in 2017, Mr Farrugia has provided strategic direction to the various sections of the Unit, including the section responsible for intelligence analysis, the AML/CFT supervisory and enforcement teams, and legal and international relations section. Additionally, Mr Farrugia, together with the FIAU Management team, initiated a process of reform/restructuring of the FIAU’s overall operations to better meet the challenges emanating from ML/TF risks in Malta. He frequently represents the FIAU in international fora, including the EBA AMLC, FIU Platform and EGMONT.

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  Teitur Már Sveinsson

  Chairman of the Steering Committee on Actions against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation and Head of Iceland´s Delegation to the FATF.

  Teitur Már Sveinsson holds a MA in Law. Through his career he has gained experience in various fields, such as a District Court Attorney and as an assistant to the Justices of the Supreme Court of Iceland. He is now working as a Senior Advisor in the field of Actions against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Iceland´s Ministry of Justice. He is the Chairman of the Ministers Steering Committee on Actions against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation and has since 2020 held the position of Iceland´s Head of Delegation to the FATF.

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  André Zerafa

  Managing Partner, Ganado Advocates

  André Zerafa co-heads Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds team. André regularly advises promoters on various corporate, regulatory, and other legal issues involved in the setting up of asset management firms, administrators, custodians, prime brokers, and securitisation vehicles. He also specialises in the structuring and establishment of alternative investment funds, UCITS funds and other retail funds. André was involved in the setting up of the first segregated patrimony umbrella fund in Malta. His team also advises one of Malta’s largest banks on their range of retail funds. André is particularly knowledgeable on the structuring of Maltese limited partnerships and contractual funds.

  As from March 2021, André assumed the role of Managing Partner of Ganado Advocates. He is also an ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

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  Steve Ellul

  Advisor, Ministry for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development

  Steve Ellul is a Chartered Financial Analyst, an investment consultant, and a lecturer within the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy at the University of Malta. Steve is an investment manager by profession and has managed discretionary and institutional assets within the wealth management division of one of Malta’s leading financial institution.

  In recent years he has led the asset management unit of Malta’s largest UCITS manco managing mutual funds and institutional assets with a portfolio covering equities and debt instruments across developed, emerging, and frontier markets. Steve is now involved in the practical applicability of sustainable investing in the Maltese corporate context.

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  Geraldine Schembri

  Vice-President, Malta Institute of Taxation

  Geraldine Schembri is an accountant by profession and has spent most of her working life in taxation, covering both direct and indirect tax, and international business structuring and she is the partner responsible for the international business team within EMCS. She started her career with Grant Thornton Malta where she covered various aspects of taxation both on the direct and indirect front, eventually setting up the international business arm of EMCS in 1999. Geraldine has, throughout the years, been involved in various tax committees and contributed articles and is currently the Vice President of the Malta Institute of Taxation

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  Malcolm Falzon

  Partner, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

  Dr. Malcolm Falzon, specialises in capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, asset finance, securitisation, and insurance, and leads the firm’s fintech practice area. He assists local and foreign clients on legal, regulatory, and licensing aspects of each of these areas as well as related corporate and commercial matters. Malcolm also leads Camilleri Preziosi’s Sustainable Finance team, tasked with evaluating the prospects of sustainable finance models and their potential application across the firm’s practice areas. Notable assignments include advising on green loans, social impact financing, and potential issuance of green bonds. In 2020, Camilleri Preziosi published its own ‘Sustainable Finance’ series, in which the firm explored the emerging trends and opportunities linked to sustainable finance, and has since contributed to various publications and online conferences on the subject.

  Malcolm holds a LL.D from the University of Malta and a LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Law from University College, London. He was admitted to partnership in 2013.

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  William Spiteri Bailey

  Chairman of the Service Providers Economic Group at The Malta Chamber

  William Spiteri Bailey is a partner within RSM Malta in business advisory and risk management services. William has extensive experience in servicing local and international clients across a wide range of industry sectors. William has an all-round grasp and knowledge of commercial affairs in Malta and is routinely involved in advising on corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. He is the partner responsible for risk management services.

  William is a Certified Public Accountant and a registered auditor. He is a member of the Council of the Malta Chamber where he is currently the Chair of the Services Economic Group and of the Financial Services Business Section. William is also a past President and an Honorary Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

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  Alfred Camilleri

  Chairman, National Coordinating Committee on Combating Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism, Malta

  Mr. Alfred Camilleri graduated with Honours in Public Administration from the University of Malta in 1983. In 1992, he attained a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Wales.

  Mr. Camilleri joined the Public Service in 1977. He was appointed Director at the Central Office of Statistics in 1996 and Director General at the National Statistics Office in 2001.

  He was appointed as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Finance in 2006.
  He is Chairperson of the Compensation Committee of the European Stability Mechanism as well as Member of the European Union’s Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN) and Member of the Euro area Coordinating Group (EUROGROUP) on Economic and Financial Affairs, amongst others.

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  Vanessa Macdonald

  Communications Coordinator, Central Bank of Malta

  Vanessa Macdonald spent 25 years as a journalist with the Times of Malta, specialising in finance, economics and business. She was also a freelance writer for numerous publications. In 2019, she moved to the Central Bank of Malta to take up a role as communications coordinator.

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  Kenneth Farrugia

  Governor, FinanceMalta and Malta Asset Servicing Association Chairman

  Kenneth Farrugia joined Bank of Valletta plc (BOV), Malta’s largest banking group, in 1985 and has since occupied various positions within the Bank. Kenneth currently holds the post of Chief Business Development Officer at Bank of Valletta plc and sits on the Group’s Management Board. Kenneth is, amongst others, responsible for the improvement of the Bank’s market position, as well as the achievement of financial growth and long-term strategic business goals. Kenneth is also a Governor of FinanceMalta, Malta’s national promotional body for financial services, and also serves as Chairman of the MASA. He is also the Chairman of Malita Investments plc which is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. Kenneth is married to Kathleen and has two children.

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  Elizabeth Carbonaro

  Chairperson, Malta Insurance Management Association

  With over 30 years of accounting and insurance experience, Elizabeth joined Willis Towers Watson in June 2012 managing a number of captives and insurance companies domiciled in Malta. She was appointed Managing Director of the Malta office in 2016 and is currently the Regional Managing Director for the WTW Global Captive Practice, Western Europe.

  Elizabeth is experienced in managing the financial and regulatory areas of captives from the delivery of consulting services to the incorporation of the captive through to the ongoing management of the company. Elizabeth also sits on a number of Captive Boards and is the Chairperson of MIMA.

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  Rick Hunkin

  Chairman, Malta Bankers' Association

  Bank of Valletta CEO – Rick Hunkin, is a vastly experienced financial services executive who has worked in all aspects of retail, commercial and corporate banking for over 35 years and held seats on the Boards of several UK financial services companies.

  He sits on the Bank’s Board of Directors as Executive Director and is Chairman of the Malta Bankers’ Association.
  Rick holds an MBA from Manchester Business School and a Financial Studies Diploma (obtained via CIB and Sheffield Hallam University). He has been elected a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Banking in both England and Scotland (FCIB, FCIBS) for services to Banking and Education.

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  Patrick Mifsud

  Director (Corporate & Int. Taxation)

  Patrick Mifsud is the current Director of the International and Corporate Tax Unit within the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue. He has twenty-four years’ experience working in Direct Taxation and has represented Malta on several occasions in OECD and EU international fora. Patrick has worked as a tax manager in a big four firm and has occupied senior positions within the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue in the Operations and Technical Directorates. He also lectures modules pertaining to the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation.

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  Brian Morrissey

  Head of Insurance, KPMG Ireland

  Brian is KPMG’s head of insurance in Ireland. Our insurance practice offers a wide range of services across audit, tax, actuarial, regulatory, risk management, M&A, and consulting activities. Brian leads a wide range of engagements advising entities operating in the insurance and reinsurance markets, both domestically and internationally, and the corporate pensions sector. Brian, who is a qualified actuary, and his actuarial team act in a range of statutory actuarial roles in the Irish, Malta, Isle of Man and Bermuda markets. He has previously worked with KPMG in the UK for 7 years and a regional role for KPMG out of Hong Kong for 2 years.

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  Prof. Rodney Irwin

  Chief Operating Officer (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)

  Rodney Irwin is the Chief Operating Officer of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Redefining Value and Education programs. He is also a member of the organization’s Senior Management Team. In this role, Rodney is responsible for overseeing projects designed to help companies measure and manage risk, gain competitive advantage, and seize new opportunities by understanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) information. He is the link between WBCSD members and mainstream business standard setters and regulatory bodies and manages the organization’s relationships with key education partners including Yale and Lancaster Universities.

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  Ramona Piscopo

  Tax Partner, Piscopartners

  Dr. Ramona Piscopo is the founding partner at PISCOPARTNERS, a firm with offices in Switzerland and Malta. For the past 19 years, she has focussed on cross-border taxation with a particular emphasis on corporate structures.

  Ramona is an examiner on Tax Law at the University of Malta and until recently she was a lecturer at the LL.M. programme of the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. She is also the executive director at a family office, has published several papers on cross-border taxation, and regularly speaks at conferences.

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  Stephanie Galea

  Head of Business Development and Marketing, Malta Stock Exchange

  Stephanie joined the Malta Stock Exchange in 1991.  She is currently Head of Business Development. Prior to her current role, Stephanie worked in the Compliance and Market Operations for 23 years where she was Head of the department until 2016.  She is a member of the Malta Institute of Management, the Malta Association of Compliance Officers, and holds an MBA (Finance) from the University of Leicester School of Business.  Throughout the years Stephanie was involved in various projects at the Exchange among which was the transitioning to the current trading system.  At present Stephanie is actively engaged in the development and promotion of the Exchange’s Green Market.

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  Carol Pepper

  Founder & CEO Pepper International, LLC

  Carol Pepper is the Founder and CEO of Pepper International, a highly respected Family Office, and Consulting Firm. In 2021, she is delighted to be celebrating her 20th year as the most trusted independent Family Office Advisor on the planet. She is a highly sought-after advisor, thought leader, speaker, and media personality.

  Carol acts as the External CIO to wealthy families and Single Family Offices. She oversees over $5 billion in assets. She is an expert in Impact Investing and integrating family values into an investment strategy.

  She acts as a consultant to families that would like to create their own family offices and has built family offices around the globe.

  Carol has been invited to be a Member of the Advisory Council of the United Nations Capital Development Fund, commencing in July 2021

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  Robert Sultana

  General Manager, VacancyCentre

  Robert is the General Manager at VacancyCentre (VC), tasked with the general management of the recruitment business function; supporting a team of recruiters and support staff; mentoring and coaching; whilst cross-sharing his experiences to consolidate the future business growth of the brand. Has worked across various sectorial industries within Insurance, Regulatory, Training & Recruitment in various management capacities. Throughout the recent years, prior to joining VC, he was Regional Partner for Malta, representing an international executive recruitment firm where he had the opportunity to build lasting relations with professionals across the EU & MENA region.

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  Sheila Pancholi

  Partner, National Technology Risk Assurance Leader

  Technology assurance, advisory, and risk and controls specialist with over 27 years experience working across a diverse range of clients including SMEs, middle-market, large global corporate organisations, and Central Government, Charities, and Sport Governing Bodies.

  Partner responsible for leading the National Technology Risk Services team at RSM U.K. and providing Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Business Resilience, Independent Third Party Assurance, IT Internal Audit, IT External Audit, IT Operating Model Effectiveness, and Technology Advisory support to clients across all sectors.

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  Prof. Michael Mainelli

  Executive Chairman of Z/Yen

  Professor Michael Mainelli FCCA Chartered FCSI(Hon) FBCS co-founded Z/Yen, the City of London’s leading commercial think-tank and venture firm, in 1994 to promote societal advance through better finance and technology. Z/Yen boasts a core team of respected professionals as well as numerous associates and is well-capitalised due to successful spin-outs and ventures.

  A qualified accountant, securities professional, computer specialist, and management consultant, educated at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin, Michael gained his PhD at London School of Economics where he was also a Visiting Professor.

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  Mario Vella

  Special Commissioner for Economic, Financial and Trade Relations with the UK

  Dr. Mario Vella is Special Commissioner for Economic, Financial, and Trade Relations with the UK, with a focus on post-Brexit problems and opportunities. Previously, he was Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, Alternate Governor for Malta of the International Monetary Fund, Alternate Governor for Malta of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and member of the Board of Governors of the Malta Financial Services Authority. He has served as Executive Chairman of Malta Enterprise and Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Development Corporation and was Director of Foreign Direct Investment at Grant Thornton. Dr. Vella has studied at the University of Malta, the London School of Economics, and Humboldt University Berlin, and lectured for many years at the University of Malta as Visiting Senior Lecturer, at Edinburgh Napier University as Visiting Professor, and at other universities as a guest lecturer.

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  Michelle Mizzi Buontempo

  Chief Officer Enforcement, Malta Financial Services Authority

  Michelle Mizzi Buontempo, Chief Officer Enforcement at the MFSA has over twenty years of experience in the regulation and supervision of different areas within financial services, including supervision of investment firms and fiduciaries. During her career within the MFSA, Michelle has been entrusted with the responsibility of piloting a number of projects including the setting up of a regulatory regime to enhance consumer protection in the investments and insurance sector, as well as the establishment of a new regulatory framework for trustees and company service providers. She also represents the MFSA at various Committees of the European Supervisory Authorities.

  An advocate by profession, Michelle was also awarded a Masters Degree in Financial Services from the University of Malta.

  Prior to joining the MFSA, she headed the corporate division of a leading audit firm specialising in financial services.

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  Prof. Sir. Andrew Likierman

  Professor at London Business School

  In his professional capacity, Sir Andrew Likierman has advised the House of Commons Treasury, Employment, Transport, and Social Services Select Committees. He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (who awarded him their Gold Medal) and was a member of the Financial Reporting Council. He has been a member of a number of official inquiries, including North Sea oil costs, international comparisons of telecoms and posts, and accounting for changing prices. He chaired a government study on professional liability. In the field of corporate governance, he was a member of the “Cadbury Committee” on UK corporate governance, and of the steering committee on oversight and governance of the United Nations.

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  Peter Cunnane

  Director of International & National Initiatives, Innovate Finance

  Currently leading on FinTech strategy, Mr. Cunnane is a committed and enthusiastic policy and innovation advisor, who has implemented change, led projects, and advised business leaders on issues of national and international importance.

  A credible trusted advisor and a confident communicator with strong influencing and organisational skills who consistently acts as a key liaison between colleagues, senior stakeholders, and policymakers.

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  Prof. Edward Scicluna

  Governor of the Central Bank of Malta

  Edward Scicluna was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Malta for five years with effect from 1 January 2021. He is a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank and an Alternate Governor for Malta in the International Monetary Fund, and a member of the Board of Governors of the Malta Financial Services Authority.

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  Christopher Sanger

  Partner | Tax Policy, Global Government and Risk Tax Leader; Tax Policy Leader: EMEIA Tax Centre, UK and Ireland, EY

  Chris is EY’s Global Tax Leader for Government, as well as being the Tax Policy Leader for the UK and the EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa) Tax Centre.

  Chris has wide-ranging experience at a senior level in advising governments internationally on technical policy options, tax legislation, economic matters, and fiscal costings. He is also the chair of the Tax Professionals Forum, from where he advises the UK’s Financial Secretary to the Treasury on the making of tax policy, and a member of the United Nations Subcommittee on Extractive Industries Taxation Issues for Developing Countries, writing guidelines for governments on tax incentives.

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  Keith Demicoli

  Communications and Business Development, Malta Chamber

  Keith Demicoli is a multi-award winning broadcaster and communicator. Before joining The Malta Chamber as Head of Communications and Business Development in May 2021, he was very well known for his regular broadcasts of TVM News. He regularly moderates and presents high-profile events and is a locally based contributor for Euronews, France24, and BBC. He trained at the BBC Academy, London, and is an alumni of the ‘US International Programme for Journalists’. He holds a Masters Degree in European Law, Economics, and Politics from the University of Malta.

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  Graham Bishop

  Commentator on EU Financial Regulation: driven by politics and economics, UK

  Graham Bishop is renowned for his vision and the courage to propose radical ideas, yet ground them in a mastery of the technical details of the financial system… to the extent that he has even been referred to as a one-man think tank. His influence with EU policy-makers has built up since the early 1990s and he played a key role in designing the changeover to the euro of national currencies, and of Europe’s capital markets – putting him at the meeting point of politics, economics and finance.

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  Phyllis Farrugia

  Senior Advisor (Strategy & Policy), MFSA

  Phyllis’s role at the MFSA is that of a Senior Advisor within the Strategy, Policy, and Innovation Directorate. She is a specialist in regulatory policy and economics and has held advisory roles in various areas of public policy and EU affairs (mainly internal market in services and competition policy) for both government and private entities for more than twenty years.

  She is a graduate in Management and Economics; with post-graduate masters’ degrees in Business Administration (Brunel) and Regulation and Competition Policy (UEA).

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  Garvan Keating

  Director at CountryProfiler

  Garvan Keating is the director of CountryProiler which is an international media company that specialises in the publication of country reports and investment guides on the world’s most innovative and high-growth markets for trade, foreign investment, and international financial services. CountryProfiler’s publications provide blue-chip companies, their executive management, and professional advisors with global business intelligence and market insight they require when managing cross-border operations, investing, or doing business with new markets.

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  Sophia Swire

  Gender-lens investor and award-winning social entrepreneur

  Sophia Swire is a gender-lens investor and award-winning social entrepreneur. She traded a successful City career to establish education and enterprise opportunities for women in conflict zones. Her ethical fashion brand measurably increased Nepal’s GDP.  She established 250 schools for girls and delivered training in lapidary and digital literacy in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border regions. She has advised an impact fund in Africa and various start-ups in the US, Israel, and UK. Since 2014, she has invested exclusively in female-led, tech-for-good companies. She is co-founder of Gender Equity Diversity Investments (GEDI), a new investment platform to back successful tech businesses that can generate top-quartile returns while accelerating the UN SDG’s.  Swire’s work has been recognised with three awards, most recently at the UN.

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  Deborah Webster

  Creator of AMANI™ and CEO of AMANIcircle

  Deborah is the creator of AMANI™ a unique responsible decision-making framework and holistic approach to ESG. Witnessing the impact human decisions have on broader society, Deborah started mapping the characteristics and dynamics of ethical companies and responsible leaders. Her research has covered the developed and developing world, from the boardroom to the community, from high-net-worth families to people living on less than $2 a day. Cross-cultural and inter-generational, AMANI™ captures the wisdom of communities and the possibilities of technology. It is the blueprint of responsible leaders shaping a more equitable and sustainable future.

  Deborah has spoken and moderated discussions at several conferences around the world on a variety of topics, including leadership, innovation, and ethical practices around data and technology.

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  Ivan Zammit

  Partner, Sheltons Group

  Ivan joined Sheltons in 2006 in Denmark and soon after became director in charge of our Copenhagen office. Ivan is nowadays the partner in charge of our Malta office while still being heavily involved in the Sheltons office in Denmark.

  In 2020, Ivan, with assistance from our tax team, was honoured with the Bloomberg Tax International Tax Author Award, the first Maltese to receive this prestigious award.

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  Leon Allen

  Innovation Director at Continent 8 Technologies - Global Hosting, Cloud, Connectivity and Cybersecurity Experts

  As Continent 8’s Innovation Director, Leon leads the company’s mission to discover and deliver innovative technologies, and enhance its market-leading connectivity, data center, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. He is a highly experienced IT professional with 17 years of experience in the industry. Leon has a BEng degree in Software Engineering and a first-class Master’s Degree in Information Security from City University, London.

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