The EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has appointed Clara Borg Bonaci as a Senior AML Officer.
Malta’s anti-money laundering framework is currently based on national laws and supervised by the FIAU, which oversees all entities covered by these rules.
Dr Borg Bonaci's career trajectory shows a focus on anti-money laundering (AML) and financial regulation.
A graduate of the University of Malta, where she earned her Doctor of Laws in 2016, her early career included a three-year tenure with Filletti and Filletti Advocates, where she progressed from a trainee to an associate.
Her expertise in financial crime prevention was honed during her almost five-year stint at Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU). There, she held a number of roles, including Legal and International Relations Officer, Senior Officer of Legal Affairs, and Manager for Guidance and Outreach.
Dr Borg Bonaci's most recent position was as a Policy Officer for Anti-Money Laundering Policy at the European Commission, where she served for nearly four years. During this time, she was a member of the Commission’s negotiating team for the Anti-Money Laundering package adopted in 2024.
Her responsibilities included coordinating the development of level two legislation (Regulatory and Implementing Technical Standards), participating in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) projects, and enforcing EU AML legislation. She also handled matters related to Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
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