Joseph Caruana
Mr Joseph Caruana began his career with the Public Service in 1977 as a clerk. Along the years he progressed through the ranks and served in various roles across the Public Service, namely as Director Corporate Services within the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs, as Head of the Maltese Paying Agency and as Director General for Fisheries.
From 2013 up to 2021 he served as Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Education and Employment, the Ministry for Finance and Financial Services and the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects respectively, wherein he brought about a number of reforms and was responsible for the implementation of various strategies, polices and projects.
Mr Caruana was appointed Commissioner for Tax and Customs on 1st February 2022 wherein he is implementing the digital transformation of the Malta Tax and Customs Administration.
Empowering financial services
Empowering financial services
Speaker's Agenda
As financial markets evolve, so do the challenges faced by regulatory bodies. This panel will delve into the pivotal role that technology plays in enhancing the efficacy and efficiency of Malta’s financial authorities to enforce regulations and maintain market integrity.
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments undertaken by our authorities to anticipate risks, improve surveillance, and ensure a more robust regulatory framework in order to Modernize Taxation, Streamline Regulation, and Consolidate Identity – three priorities identified within the MFSAC strategy report.
We will discover how technology is strengthening our authorities, ensuring that they remain agile and responsive in a dynamic financial environment.
Moderator: Jon Mallia, Podcast Host, Jon Mallia Podcast
Panelists: Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Geraldine Spiteri Lucas, CEO, Malta Business Registry (MBR), Alfred Zammit, CEO, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), Joseph Caruana, Commissioner
Tax and Customs Office of the Commissioner.
