Money Laundering & Tax Evasion

This session explores the link between tax evasion and money laundering, placing both within the Maltese, EU, and international AML/CFT framework. It highlights key legal concepts, enforcement trends, common typologies, red flags, and the practical role of obliged entities in identifying, assessing, and reporting tax‑related money laundering risks.

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The Speaker

Ariane Azzopardi is an independent AML/PMLFT and regulatory compliance adviser with over 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, she has held senior positions including Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer as well as Delegate to the Risk Management Leader and Auditor Independence Key Matter Expert. She advises clients on PMLFT obligations and best practice, helping organisations strengthen their compliance frameworks and manage financial crime risk. Ariane is a certified Data Protection Officer (PECB) and regularly delivers sessions and presentations on PMLFT at external seminars and conferences. She is actively engaged in the professional community, serving as Chair of the PMLFT Working Group at the Malta Institute of Accountants and as member of the PMLFT Sub-Committee at the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners.