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.
5th June 2025
13:00
Coffee & registration
13:30
Theme: Digitalisation
Topics: DORA, AI Act, GDPR and Cyber risks
Presentation by:
Beppe Sammut (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panel Discussion
Moderated by:
Beppe Sammut (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
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
Presentation by:
Nico Fauser (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panel Discussion
Moderated by:
Romina Bonnici (Senior Regulatory Advisor, Ganado Advocates)
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
Presentation by:
Stephanie Cassar (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panel Discussion
Moderated by:
Emma Cassar Torregiani (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panelists:
Angele Galea 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
Presented by:
Luke Hili (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panel Discussion
Moderated by:
Philippa Taylor East (Regulatory Advisor, Ganado Advocates)
Panelists:
Andrea Zerafa (Deputy Head, Insurance & Pensions Supervision, MFSA)
Konrad Farrugia (Head of Investment & Solvency Risk – Direct Line Group)
Luke Hili (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
