CPD Training Programme

 5th & 19th June 2025 | Trident Park

We are delighted to announce the relaunch of our CPD Training Programme, specifically designed for the insurance industry. This year’s programme features two in-person sessions focusing on four crucial topics:

  • Digitalisation: Explore the latest developments and trends in digitalisation and AI and how relevant regulation effects the insurance sector.
    • DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): Scope, key requirements, and implications for financial entities.
    • AI Act: Overview of the proposed regulation, risk classifications, and compliance challenges.
    • GDPR in a Digital Age: Revisiting key principles, data subject rights, and enforcement trends.
    • Cybersecurity and Emerging Risks: Evolving threats, incident response planning, and regulatory alignment.
  • Governance: Gain insights into effective governance practices and their importance in the insurance industry.
    • MFSA Corporate Governance Code: Core principles and expectations.
    • Directors’ Duties and Responsibilities: Legal and fiduciary obligations and their practical impact.
    • Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance: Coverage, exclusions, and benefits.
    • Board Effectiveness: Performance evaluation, board culture, and strategic decision-making.
  • Consumer Protection: Learn about consumer protection practical insight, applicable regulations and how to ensure compliance.
    • Retail Investment Strategy Package: EU initiatives to empower retail investors.
    • Handling Customer Complaints: Regulatory expectations and best practices.
    • IDD (Insurance Distribution Directive) Updates: Key changes and their implications.
    • Value for Money in Financial Products: Fair pricing, features, and customer-centric offerings.
  • Sustainable Finance: Understand the impact of climate change on the insurance industry and learn how to adapt to new challenges and regulatory requirements.
    • CSRD and SFDR: Key requirements and implications for reporting and disclosure.
    • ESG Strategy and Compliance: Building an effective ESG framework and aligning with evolving regulations.

These topics are highly relevant and significant for all licensed entities.

Agenda

5th June 2025

13:00 Coffee & registration
13:30 Theme: Digitalisation
Topics: DORA, AI Act, GDPR and Cyber risks
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Presentation by:
Beppe Sammut (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panel Discussion
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Moderated by:
Beppe Sammut (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panelists:
Keith Cutajar (Founder and Director, CY4 Ltd)
Joseph Muscat (Senior Technical Expert, Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, MFSA)
Philip Formosa (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates) 

15:30 Coffee break
15:45 Theme: Consumer Protection
Topics: Retail Investment Package, Complaints, IDD updates, Value for Money
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Presentation by:

Nico Fauser (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panel Discussion
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Moderated by:

Romina Bonnici (Senior Regulatory Advisor, Ganado Advocates) 
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Panelists by:

Geoffrey Bezzina (Chairman – Board of Management
Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services)
Stefano Lazze (Deputy Head – Conduct Supervision
MFSA)

Elaine Magri (Associate, Ganado Advocates) 

19th June 2025

13:00 Coffee & Registration
13:30 Theme: Governance
Topics: MFSA Governance Code, Directors’ duties, D&O cover, Board Effectiveness
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Presentation by:

Stephanie Cassar (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panel Discussion
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Moderated by:

Emma Cassar Torregiani (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panelists:

Angele St. John (Global Head of Governance, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited)
Daphne Micallef (Senior Manager – Insurance & Pensions Supervision, MFSA)
Nadia Cassar (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates
15:30 Coffee break
15:45 Theme: Climate Change and Sustainability
Topics: CSRD, SFDR and ESG
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Presented by:

Luke Hili (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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Panel Discussion
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Moderated by:

Philippa Taylor East (Regulatory Advisor, Ganado Advocates)
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Panelists: 

Andrea Zerafa (Deputy Head, Insurance & Pensions Supervision, MFSA)
Konrad Farrugia (Head of Investment & Solvency Risk – Direct Line Group)

Luke Hili (Associate, Ganado Advocates)

Registration

Standard rate of €450 (including VAT) per delegate applies.

Group rate of €380 (including VAT) per delegate for 4 persons or more.

Venue

Trident Park