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Forvis Mazars in Malta Partner Paul Giglio interview

Forvis Mazars in Malta Partner Paul Giglio interview

"Over the years we have seen a radical change in the job market". Paul discusses the firm’s employer branding proposition, and how this is delivering the desired results, especially when it comes to bringing on board young talent at the firm.

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The Concealment of Beneficial Ownership

In carrying out their due diligence obligations, subject persons are continuously faced with the obligation to identify and verify the ultimate beneficial owner/s of their customer.

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The Concealment of Beneficial Ownership
Tax Credit (Persons Returning to Employment) Rules

Tax Credit (Persons Returning to Employment) Rules

The Tax Credit (Persons Returning to Employment) Rules offer tax incentives designed to encourage people, especially women and long‑absent workers, to re‑enter the labour market.

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The hidden cost of organisational fraud: why prevention matters

External threats are escalating, with fraudsters leveraging advanced technology

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The hidden cost of organisational fraud: why prevention matters
An overview of trade-based money laundering

An overview of trade-based money laundering

Money launderers are always finding creative ways to launder proceeds of crime without being exposed.

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The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Framework

This article highlights the important components of a subject person’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime and the risk-based approach required to fulfil the regulatory requirements that are outlined in the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR), and the implementing procedures of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU).

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The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Framework
Tackling the source of wealth and source of funds dilemma

Tackling the source of wealth and source of funds dilemma

While traditionally subject persons have focused their efforts on the identification and verification of the customer and the underlying beneficial owner/s, less importance has been placed on understanding the Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (ML/FT) risk relating to the customer’s business activity, the source of wealth and the source of funds.

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The role of Internal Audit within the AML Framework

In today’s world of tightening regulations and an evolving risk landscape, companies are facing increased pressure to comply with Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations to avoid hefty fines, reputational risk, and disruptions to their operations.

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The role of Internal Audit within the AML Framework
Preparing for AML regulatory visits

Preparing for AML regulatory visits

A company with a robust AML framework should have nothing to fear from an AML regulatory visit

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Managing AML risk within the online gaming industry

The 4th AML Directive brought with it a mandatory risk-based approach, whereby subject persons must draw up AML/CFT policies and procedures commensurate to their risk appetite and to the risks that they are exposed to.

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Managing AML risk within the online gaming industry