Governance: Navigating Risk, Regulation and Reputation

Took place on Friday, 28th November 2025
8:30am - 1:00pm
Malta Financial Services Authority
Fee: EUR 90

Hosted by IFS Malta, in collaboration with Ganado Advocates, this event will delve into the evolving dynamics of risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation, offering valuable insights for board members, compliance officers, auditors, and executives committed to maintaining excellence in governance.

Why Attend?

  • Gain first-hand insights from leading experts and regulators.
  • Understand best practices in governance, compliance, and risk management.
  • Network with peers from across Malta’s financial sector.

Speakers

Catherine Galea, MFSA

Catherine Galea is the Head of Banking Supervision within the MFSA. She commenced her career with the Central Bank of Malta before joining the MFSA to pursue her career within Supervision. She has held various roles within MFSA, covering banking supervision, authorisation processes for banks, FIs and Trustees, as well as the establishment of the Supervisory Quality Assurance Function. Ms Galea actively participates and represents the MFSA in various international for and also spent three years of her career as a Supervisory Board member within the ECB SSM.

Ms Galea holds an MSc degree in Finance from the University of Leicester (UK). She has also achieved various other certificates and awards in various topics including banking, trusts and internal auditing.

Juzer Rangwala, KPMG

Juzer is a Senior Manager in Risk Consulting Advisory Services at KPMG in Malta, specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with a focus on risk-based internal audits, enterprise risk management (ERM), and external quality assurance. With over 12 years of experience across multiple regions including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, Juzer has led numerous internal audit and advisory engagements, helping clients strengthen their governance frameworks, enhance risk management practices, and improve internal control environments.

His expertise spans across designing and implementing GRC frameworks, conducting maturity assessments, and advising on regulatory compliance and control optimisation. Juzer is passionate about helping clients align their risk approach with strategic objectives and embedding a culture of accountability and compliance across all levels.

Caroline Grech, MeDirect

Caroline started her career in the Banking Industry at HSBC in 2007 where she gained extensive experience within Retail Banking and Wealth Management.

In 2012, Caroline moved to MeDirect where she held various positions within her area of expertise but also took on new roles in the Compliance Department where she acquired experience within Regulatory Compliance and was later appointed Head of Regulatory Compliance at MeDirect in 2021 and Chief Compliance Officer in March 2024. Caroline acts as the Compliance Officer in terms of the MFSA Investment Services Rules.

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