APS Bank representatives contributed to local and international industry discussions during 2026, sharing insights on regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention and workforce development.
Earlier this year, Nives Grixti, Head of Legal, participated in a panel discussion at the Compliance Summit in Milan, organised by Leaders League Italia and attended by international senior professionals. The panel, “The Enforcement Horizon: Proving an Effective Compliance Culture to Regulators”, explored regulatory developments and effective compliance practices within diverse institutions. Dr Grixti shared insights into APS Bank’s approach to maintaining a strong compliance culture within Malta’s evolving regulatory environment.
On 16 and 17 September 2026, Head of Culture Rachael Blackburn represented APS Bank at the Future Talent Forum Malta – SkillScape Global, held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. The event brought together leaders to discuss workforce resilience, adaptability and the changing role of skills and capabilities in an AI-driven environment.
On Tuesday 29 September 2026, Cynthia Borg, Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO at APS Bank, participated in the Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA) conference, organised with EY Malta. The event, themed Navigating Complexity: Modern Defences against Financial Crime, explored emerging risks, including sanctions evasion, regulatory developments and artificial intelligence. Ms Borg, who also chairs the MBA’s Financial, Cyber Crime & Fraud Standing Committee and formed part of the conference’s organising committee, highlighted the impact of these challenges on financial crime compliance and the importance of anticipating emerging risks.
These engagements provided opportunities to share expertise and exchange perspectives on challenges facing the banking sector and wider workforce.
