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Sarah Farrugia

SENIOR COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE


Sarah Farrugia is a Senior Compliance Associate at RMC Wise LTD where she provides expert advise regulated entities on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Her expertise spans key EU regulations, including AIFMD, EMD, MiFID II, MiCA, PSD2, SFDR, and UCITS. She has a proven track record of developing robust compliance programs and fostering a culture of compliance.


Experience

Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in financial services, starting her career at a leading Maltese bank. In 2014, she joined the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’) progressing from Authorisation to Investment Services Supervision where she was responsible for the team overseeing funds, fund managers, depositaries and recognised persons. During her tenure at the MFSA Sarah attended the ESMA Investment Management Standing Committee, where she contributed on various topics including the AIFMD review.

Sarah has also guest lectured at the University of Malta and the MFSA’s Financial Services Academy.


Educational Background

Sarah graduated from the University of Malta with a second upper class Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Banking and Finance in 2009 and has also obtained a Masters in Finance with Distinction from the University of Leicester in 2013.

Sectors of Specialisation

Asset Management and Funds

Company Service Providers and Trustees

Credit and Financial Institutions

Crypto Assets Service Providers and Blockchain

Investment Services Firms

RMC WISE

FAQ'S

RMC Wise Ltd offers a range of services including but not limited to *Risk Management*, *Regulatory Compliance*, *Financial Services Consultancy*, *AML/CFT Compliance*, *Internal Audit*, and *Regulatory Reporting Services.*

Risk Management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of an event that may or may not have a negative outcome on the Company. RMC Wise tailors risk management solutions based on a thorough understanding of each client's risk profile, business model and overall objectives, offering services such as governance, policies & procedures, enterprise-wide risk assessments, outsourced risk management functions, and cyber risk support.

Regulatory Compliance ensures that a business adheres to external rules and internal controls imposed by regulatory bodies. It aims to protect license holders and their clients, ensure fair and transparent markets, reduce systemic risk, and combat financial crime. The Compliance Function advises and assists personnel in complying with legal and regulatory obligations, regularly assessing the effectiveness of measures and procedures in place. This is done through the effective implementation of a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP).

RMC Wise Ltd helps businesses meet their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations by providing services such as risk assessments, customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, transaction reporting, and AML training. They assist firms in implementing robust frameworks to prevent financial crime and comply with regulatory requirements.

RMC Wise Ltd provides independent Internal Audit services to its clients. Internal Audit is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, security, and compliance of an organization. It provides independent assurance that a company’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are functioning effectively. Moreover, Internal Audits help identify weaknesses, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of fraud and financial mismanagement. Our services include reviewing compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating operational risks, and offering recommendations for process improvements to ensure organizations operate efficiently and securely. This is done through the effective implementation of a risk-based Internal Audit Plan.

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