Speaker: John Caruana

John Caruana is an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) specialist with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has a wealth of knowledge in various sectors, including securities, audit & accounting, tax advisory, CSPs, and iGaming. As one of the co-founders of Radix Group in Malta, John currently serves as the Compliance Director of A2CO. John holds a B.Com (Hons) Banking & Finance and an M.Sc. Banking & Finance, both of which were awarded by the University of Malta. Additionally, he is a Data Privacy Professional, holding two international certifications in Data Protection from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): the CIPP/E and the CIPM. His expertise in data privacy has been recognised by the Malta Gaming Authority, which has authorised him to serve as a Data Protection Officer with a Gaming Operator. John’s professional credentials also include Compliance Officer roles, authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in the CSP and Trust & Trustees sectors. Furthermore, he serves as an MLRO within the CSP industry which is also approved by the MFSA, and within the iGaming industry which is approved by the MGA. This is a testament to his experience and expertise in the AML domain. In the past decade, John has been passing his knowledge to other professionals through lecturing on topics related to securities, regulatory compliance, AML and GDPR, showcasing his dedication to educating others in the field.