Trainer: Mr. Mark Laurence Zammit

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Advise on the purpose of regulations within financial services
• Carry out the duties that are required by a Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Prepare Company’s Policies that are required by regulations
• Gain awareness of the purpose of the regulations and protections for savers and investors
• Gain a general understanding of the regulatory framework for the various sectors within financial services
• Gain a general understanding of the financial services regulations and European Union and the role of new players such as ESMA, EIOPA and the European Banking Regulator
• Understand the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer vis-à-vis the role of the Compliance Officer
• Apply the financial services requirements as part of his/her company’s policies
• Assess the roles of different players and regulators and identify the role of his/her Company within such sphere
• Prepare Company’s policies addressing the functions of regulators and different roles the various players in financial services
  • The evolution of European integration
  • The European Treaties
  • European Institutions
  • European System of Financial Supervision
  • Post-Lisbon supervisory and legislative framework
  • EU Capital Markets Union
  • EU Common Market
  • Evolving Financial Services
  • EU Consumer Protection
  • An Intro to the Digital Single Market

Course Delivery Mode – Live Webinars

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform through which students can follow the trainer presenting live whilst also using a powerpoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.  Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.  Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online.  A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.

All webinars will also be recorded and uploaded on the student online resources portal for future reference during home study.  Trainers will also dedicate very regular Q & A times during the webinar to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.  The email and contact details of the trainer will also be made available in case students would wish to get in touch with the trainer throughout the course period.

Trainer

Mr. Mark Laurence Zammit

An experienced Banking, Insurance and Financial Services Professional with over 25 years experience within the Retail Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sectors and also Business Consultancy.

Mark has been qualified with a Masters degree in Insurance & Risk Management from the University of Malta and as an independent Risk Manager with particular experience in VAR, RMICAAP, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for a number of Funds and SICAVs. He has also just recently acquired certification in International Business Law from the City University in London.

Mark has over the years built his experience in Operations Management, Recruitment and Training and Risk Management. This experience has led Mark to branch out on his own and create ATCS Consultancy Ltd which specializes in legally certified translations. Mark also takes on a number of Risk Consultancy roles of licensed entities within the Malta Financial Services Industry and is an independently licensed Risk Manager via AIRMIC (London) and MFSA (Malta). He is also an active member of FERMA and has recently acquired RIMAP certification.

Mark currently holds the position of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer with RCI Insurance Ltd in which he oversees Internal Control, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance teams and functions. He is responsible for creating and reviewing all legal contracts and product wording for terms and conditions under the Insurance Distribution Directive. He is also responsible for all areas of law including complaints, arbitration, mediation and litigation.