On 12 June 2025, Kevin Scerri, MLRO of The Access Bank Malta Limited, participated in the Financial Crime Compliance event, held in Rabat, Malta, co-hosted by the Malta Bankers’ Association and EY. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Malta’s financial and regulatory landscape to address the fast-evolving challenges of fraud and financial crime.
Themed around the changing fraud landscape in Malta and beyond, the event highlighted the critical need for cross-sector collaboration, regulatory agility, and technological innovation. As financial crime tactics grow increasingly sophisticated, ranging from AI-powered impersonation scams and deepfake video calls to synthetic identities and real-time payment fraud, traditional controls alone are no longer sufficient.
The discussions underscored a vital message that no single institution can combat fraud in isolation. Strengthening fraud resilience requires a unified approach involving banks, regulators, law enforcement, and technology providers working hand in hand to build proactive and adaptive defences.
The event featured expert insights from the Central Bank of Malta, Malta Police Force, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), EY, and a range of local and international financial institutions. Together, they explored the importance of a coordinated national strategy to address emerging threats and enhance fraud prevention frameworks.
Kevin’s participation reflects The Access Bank Malta Limited’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its compliance practices and contributing meaningfully to broader industry discussions on financial crime prevention. As fraud threats continue to evolve, we remain dedicated to working alongside industry peers and regulators to ensure a secure and resilient financial environment for our clients and communities.
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