Deputy Head of the Insurance and Pensions Supervision
MFSA

Romina Farrugia

Romina Farrugia is Chair of the Authorisation Forum and the Deputy Head of the Insurance and Pensions Supervision function within the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Romina is an Accountant by profession and joined MFSA in February 2006, gaining significant experience in both the supervision as well as the authorisation of undertakings within the Insurance and Pensions sector.

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Empowering financial services

Empowering financial services

Speaker's Agenda

Day 1

Nov 19th

13:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
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13:30
Opening by Conference Host

Trudy Kerr, Award Winning Interviewer, Presenter, Motivational Speaker and Live Events MC

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13:40
Opening Address & Keynote Speech

FinanceMalta Chairman

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13:50
Address
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14:00
EnVision 2050: Quality as the Pillar of Malta’s Financial Future

Dr Jonathan Spiteri, Senior Lecturer, University of Malta

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14:15
Panel Discussion: The Future of Malta’s Financial Services – Raising the Bar on Quality

Presentation:

‍Jürgen Kreuz: The impact of AI on Financial Services
Founder | Cyber Security Consultant | IT-Auditor | Coach | ISO27001 | Trusted Advisor


Panel session:‍

- How regulatory frameworks can support high-quality financial services
- Ensuring Malta remains a competitive yet sustainable jurisdiction
- The role of talent, governance, and technology in financial excellence


Moderator: Keith Zahra, Communications & EU Affairs Specialist

Panelists:

- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority
- John Mcilwaine, Senior Regional Representative for Italy and Malta, European Investment Fund
- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Bank of Valletta plc
- Joseph Zammit Tabona, Chairman, Malta Financial Services Advisory Council
- Jürgen Kreuz, Founder | Cyber Security Consultant | IT-Auditor | Coach | ISO27001 | Trusted Advisor

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15:10
FIRE UP! Your Habits: Where executive wellbeing meets high-performance returns

Daphne Grech Cumbo

Up your Level | Coach & Trainer (ICF ACC)

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15:30
Coffee Break
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16:00
Host Intervention
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16:15
Fireside chat: Rethinking Scale: A small nation’s Role in a Digitally-Driven Financial World

Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot), member of the House of Lords, broadcaster and business adviser
Dimitris Litsikakis, Director, Profile Software

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16:35
Fireside Chat: Geo Economics and the Future of Finance: Navigating Power, Policy, and Regulation

Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Officer Supervision, MFSA

Dan Hanqvist, Deputy Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School

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16:55
Spotlight Sessions: Key Trends Shaping Malta’s Financial Future

The evolution of ESG and sustainable finance
Gabriella Borda, Chairperson, Sustainable Finance Working Group, MFSAC
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Fintech: Digital transformation in banking and financial services
Herman Ciappara, Chairperson, Fintech Working Group, MFSAC
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Family offices: Navigating a shifting regulatory landscape
Conrad Cassar Torregiani, Chairperson, Family Offices and Tax, MFSAC
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AI: Malta’s AI in Fintech Strategy
Ian Gauci, Chairperson, AI Working Group, MFSAC
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Aircraft Leasing
Nicholas Valenza, Partner, Mamo TCV
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Auto-enrolment – Pillar 2 Pensions
Matthew Brincat, Partner, Pensions and Employment, Ganado Advocates

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Moderator: Jon Mallia, Founder of Izra Ltd., Podcaster & TV Producer

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17:55
Evening Networking Reception

Informal networking over drinks and canapés

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Day 2

Nov 20th

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