The MBA’s Secretary General, Karol Gabarretta, was one of the panellists of the Panel Session 3 themed 10 Years of the SSM – Looking Back on Lessons Learnt held during the conference organised by the MFSA on the 18th November 2024. This event was titled “Navigating the Reforms in Banking Regulation” and brought together banking industry leaders, regulatory experts and supervisory authorities to discuss the latest regulatory reforms impacting the sector.
The event provided valuable insights into the significant transformation that has taken place within the banking industry over the past decade, since the inception of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). A wide range of topics were covered, including proportionality in banking supervision, the implementation of the new Banking Package, cybersecurity resilience, and the role of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) in combating financial crime.
Catherine Galea, Head of Banking Supervision – MFSA moderated the discussion which also featured; Patrick Amis, Director General of the Directorate General Specialised Institutions and LSIs (DG SPI) – ECB and Michelle Mizzi Buontempo, Chief Officer Enforcement – MFSA and Member of the ECB Supervisory Board.
