Sanctions Compliance Nexus 3.0: Compliance in Motion, Reform, Risk and Sector Resilience

Name: Sanctions Compliance Nexus 3.0: Compliance in Motion, Reform, Risk and Sector Resilience
Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre

by Sanctions Monitoring Board

Where

Mediterranean Conference Centre View map

The Sanctions Compliance Nexus 3.0 event is a full-day conference featuring plenary discussions on recent sanctions legislation, communication with the SMB, national supervision, and enforcement, followed by sector-based scenario workshops and practical sessions on proliferation financing, aimed at enhancing compliance and risk management across various industries.

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Minimum Age

18+

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When

Monday, 26 January 2026 at 09:00

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Description

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Conference Agenda

09:50 Recent Amendments to Sanctions Legislation

Overview of recent changes in EU and national sanctions legislation, with a focus on their impact on operators and compliance professionals.

10:35 Reporting, Requests and Rulings in Practice

The Sanctions Monitoring Board delivers guidance on completing derogation and reporting templates, tackling frequent challenges and questions.

11:00 Coffee Break: Women in Sanctions

An informal networking session celebrating the role of women in sanctions compliance and policy. Converse on experiences, challenges and opportunities in this specialised field.

11:30 Enhancing the National Supervision Regime

This panel brings together the SMB, MFSA, MGA, and FIAU to share practical insights and experiences from sanctions supervision. Panellists will discuss sector-specific risks, challenges identified during onsite examinations, and cross-sector lessons to help operators strengthen sanctions compliance.

12:00 Sanctions enforcement in the EU

An overview of notable enforcement actions and cases across the European Union highlighting lessons learned and best practices for compliance.

12:45 Networking Lunch

13:45 Sector-Based Scenario Workshops

To choose from:

1 Financial Services: Sanctions Compliance in Banking and Finance

The session will explore how sanctions affect onboarding, payments, and transaction controls across banks, CASPs/VASPs, payment institutions, and fintechs. Drawing on recent cases and regulatory developments, it will illustrate practical compliance challenges and solutions.

2 Shipping and Logistics: Managing Sanctions in Maritime Trade

The session will outline how sanctions and export controls on advanced technologies, dual-use goods, and critical components shape the day-to-day operations of firms. Drawing on a real-life case study, it will explore challenges from due diligence and licensing through to common control failures and examples of best practice.

3 Energy and Commodities: Sanctions on Oil, Gas and Key Commodities

The session will examine how sanctions affect maritime transport, including vessel movements, ownership structures, and freight arrangements, and how these considerations shape day-to-day operations. Drawing on practical examples, it will explore how firms detect and manage evasion risks, highlighting common weaknesses and emerging good practice.

4 Technology and Manufacturing: Export Controls and Technology Restrictions

The session will review sanctions affecting energy and commodity supply chains, including price caps, transport limitations, and trade finance constraints, and their impact on commercial planning and daily decision-making. Through real-world illustrations, it will consider how companies are adapting, noting typical operational challenges and effective responses.

15:15 Coffee Break

15:30 Proliferation Financing – A Practical Approach

This session provides a focused, practical overview of Proliferation Financing and why it remains a critical risk for both financial and non‑financial sectors in Malta.

16:45 Closing Remarks

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