
Conference - A Decade of AML Progress, A Future of Resilience
- Χρηματοοικ. Ασφαλιστικά Τραπεζικά - Λογιστικά/ Έλεγχος/ Φορολογικά - Νομοθεσία, Νομική & Δικηγόροι - Πιστοποιήσεις/ Προσόντα/ Άδειες
ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ
The ACAMS Cyprus Chapter proudly marks its 10-year anniversary with a flagship conference uniting regulators, industry leaders, compliance professionals, and international experts.
Over the past decade, Cyprus has significantly enhanced its AML/CFT framework, reinforcing its position as a resilient and reputable financial center. Throughout this journey, the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter has played a pivotal role in fostering knowledge, raising standards, and building a strong community of compliance professionals across the island and beyond.
Organised by the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, with the support of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), the conference offers a full day of learning, networking, and collaboration.
This milestone event will celebrate key achievements, share global perspectives, and examine the emerging risks and opportunities shaping the future of compliance.
CPD Recognition
This conference qualifies for up to 6 CPD units. Final approval and CPD allocation are subject to verification by the relevant regulator, professional body, or association.
ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ
This conference is essential for professionals at the forefront of anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance. It is ideally suited for Compliance Officers, Regulators and Supervisory Authority Representatives, and C-Suite Executives—including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs—who hold oversight responsibility for financial integrity and risk management.
The conference is also highly relevant for a broader range of professionals, including Risk Managers, Financial Crime and AML Specialists, Internal Auditors, Legal Advisors and General Counsels, professionals in ESG and sustainability roles with AML-related responsibilities, Governance and Compliance Consultants, Institutional Investors focused on financial crime risk, and Academics and Researchers specialising in financial regulation and AML.
Join us to reflect on a decade of AML advancements and collaborate in shaping a more resilient, secure financial future.
ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ
Agenda
08:30–09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
Check in at the registration desk, grab a freshly brewed coffee (or tea), and enjoy some light refreshments while mingling with fellow attendees before the event kicks off.
09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks – 10 years and going strong!
Gregory Dellas – Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, Group Chief Compliance and Risk Officer – ECOMMBX
09:10–09:15 | Welcome Address
Marios Siathas – CEO, EIMF
09:15–09:20 | Welcome Address
Massimo Mazzella – Account Manager Mediterranean Area, ACAMS
09:20–09:30 | Keynote Address - "Strengthening the Framework: How Cyprus Has Evolved Over 10 Years of AML Regulation"
Kleanthis Ioannides – Head of Directorate AML Division, Central Bank of Cyprus
09:30–09:40 | Keynote Address ''From Underdog to Leader: Latvia’s AML Transformation Story''
Paulis Iljenkovs – Deputy Director, FIU of Latvia
09:40–10:35 | FIU Panel – “SAR Quality and Effectiveness: Beyond Box-Ticking”
Panelists:
• Kārlis Matisons – Deputy Head, FIU of Latvia
• Maria Kyrmizi Antoniou – Head, Cyprus FIU (MOKAS)
• Niki Charilaou – Bank of Cyprus
• George Apostolides – Eurobank
Moderator:Gregory Dellas – Chair ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, Group Chief Compliance and Risk Officer – ECOMMBX
10:35–10:45 | Keynote Address – “Sanctions in Action: Cyprus’ New Implementation Unit”
Georgia Themistocleous – Head of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit
10:45–11:15 | Networking Coffee Break
Grab a freshly brewed coffee (or tea), and enjoy some light refreshments while mingling with fellow attendees
11:15–12:10 | Panel Discussion – “Next-Gen Risks: Crypto, Gambling & FinTech Compliance”
Panelists:
• Samar Pratt – Global FCC Advisory Leader, Capgemini
• Sarkis Marzaani – International Compliance Expert & Lecturer
• Willem Wellinghoff – UK Chair, Chief Compliance Officer, ECOMMPAY Ltd
• Vicky Christofidou – AMLCO, Alternate Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, ECOMMBX Ltd
• Faisal Islam – CEO, Complytek
Moderator: Nassos Paltayian – Vice-Chair ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, Head Compliance, ABACUS
12:10–12:20 | Keynote Address -“Combating Terrorist Financing in Today’s Landscape”
Kamal Anwar – Officer-in-Charge, Countering the Financing of Terrorism Unit, Countering Terrorism Section, UN Counter-Terrorism Centre
12:20–12:30 | Keynote Address “AMLA Unleashed: The Future of EU Compliance Oversight”
Speaker – TBC
12:30–13:25 | Workshop – “Turning Scrutiny into Strength: Audit & Regulatory Readiness”
Marie Lundberg – Acronym Consulting
Facilitator – TBD
13:25–13:30 | Closing Remarks
Gregory Dellas, Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter
13:30–14:30 | Networking Lunch
Refuel with a tasty lunch and take the opportunity to build new connections.
14:30–16:00 | Exclusive Workshop – “SARs That Count: Writing Reports FIUs Need”
• Antigoni Hadjixenophontos – Senior Analyst, MOKAS, Cyprus FIU
• Soula Aristodemou – Triage Sector of STR/SARs, Cyprus FIU
Facilitator: Christoforos Livadiotis – Group Chief AML Officer, XM
Meet Our Speakers
Twenty industry experts from around the world.

Antigoni Hadjixenophontos
Senior Analyst, MOKAS, Cyprus FIU
Christoforos Livadiotis
Group Chief AML Officer | XM
Georgia Themistocleous
Head of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit
George Apostolides
Board Member, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, DCCO/MLRO | Eurobank Ltd
Gregory Dellas
Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter; Group Chief Compliance and Risk Officer | ECOMMBX
Kamal Anwar
Officer-in-Charge, Countering the Financing of Terrorism Unit, UN Counter-Terrorism Centre
Kārlis Matisons
Deputy Head, FIU of Latvia
Kleanthis Ioannides
Head of Directorate AML Division | Central Bank of Cyprus
Maria Kyrmizi Antoniou
Head, Cyprus FIU (MOKAS)
Marie Lundberg
Acronym Consulting
Massimo Mazzella
Account Manager Mediterranean Area | ACAMS
Marios Siathas
CEO | EIMF
Nassos Paltayian
Vice-Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter; Head Compliance | ABACUS
Niki Charilaou
Manager Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance
Paulis Iljenkovs
Deputy Director, FIU of Latvia
Samar Pratt
Global FCC Advisory Leader, Capgemini
Sarkis Marzaani
International Compliance Expert & Lecturer
Soula Aristodemou
Triage Sector of STR/SARs, Cyprus FIU
Willem Wellinghoff
UK Chair and Chief Compliance Officer | Ecommpay
Vicky Christofidou
AMLCO, Alternate Chief Compliance and Risk Officer | ECOMMBX Ltd
Faisal Islam
CEO | Complytek
Αναλυτικό Κόστος Σεμιναρίου
- € 100.00
- € 0.00
- € 19.00
- € 100.00
- € 119.00
Κοστολογικές Πληροφορίες
ACAMS members | €50 + VAT - ACAMS Cyprus Chapter members | Free of charge
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ
Πέμπτη - 20 Νοε 2025
Ώρα
08:30 - 16:00
Τοποθεσία:
The Royal Hall
Ελληνικά
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