A Decade of AML Progress,
A Future of Resilience
Exclusive Conference
- Thursday, 20 November 2025
- The Royal Hall, Nicosia
- Thursday, 20 November 2025
- The Royal Hall, Nicosia
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About the Conference
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.
Why Attend?
Gain Authoritative Insights
from regulators, FIUs, and compliance leaders
Explore Emerging Challenges
in sanctions, FinTech, and terrorist financing.
Expand Your Network
with peers and international experts
Enhance Your Expertise
through exclusive, skills-focused workshops
Who Will Benefit Most?
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.
Who Should Attend?
Meet Our Speakers
Twenty industry experts from around the world.
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
Kleanthis Ioannides
Head of Directorate Prevention of Money Laundering | Central Bank of Cyprus
Ian Matthews
Senior Key Expert on EU Restrictive Measures, EU Sanctions Help Desk
AGENDA
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 - “A decade of transformation and progress: Embracing the new AML landscape with vigilance, vision and cooperation”
Kleanthis Ioannides – Head of Directorate Prevention of Money Laundering | 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
09:40–10:20 | 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
10:20–10:30 | Keynote Address – “Sanctions in Action: Cyprus’ New Implementation Unit”
Georgia Themistocleous – Head of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit
10:30–11:00 | Focus Session “19 and counting: Surviving the Sanctions Marathon”
Samantha Sheen – Subject Matter Expert on Financial Crime, Council of Europe
Paulis Iljenkovs – Deputy Director, FIU of Latvia
Ian Matthews – Team Leader | Senior Key Expert on EU Restrictive Measures, EU Sanctions Help Desk
11:00–11:30 | Networking Coffee Break
Grab a freshly brewed coffee (or tea), and enjoy some light refreshments while mingling with fellow attendees
11:30–12:20 | 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
12:20–12:30 | 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
12:30–12:40 | Keynote Address “AMLA Unleashed: The Future of EU Compliance Oversight”
Anna Damaskou, Senior AML Officer, AMLA
12:40–13:25 | Workshop – “Turning Scrutiny into Strength: Audit & Regulatory Readiness”
Marie Lundberg – Acronym Consulting
Facilitator – Gregory Dellas – Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, Group Chief Compliance and Risk Officer – ECOMMBX
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
Conference Details
Conference Details
Date | Thursday, 20 November 2025
Time | 09:00-16:00 (6 hours)
Venue | The Royal Hall, Nicosia [View Map]
CPD Units | 6
CAMS Credits | 4
Phone | +35722274470
Email | info@eimf.eu
Fee | The standard price is €100 + VAT
ACAMS members | €50 + VAT
ACAMS Cyprus Chapter members | Free of charge
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.
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Supported by EIMF
the exclusive training partner of ACAMS in Cyprus