IAGR2025 session:
PANEL: Regulatory toolbox 101 – the inner workings of the risk management machinery of a regulator
The regulator’s data and compliance functions play a crucial role in managing industry risks. Building effective risk management frameworks that facilitate the identification and processing of complex datasets supports more targeted regulatory interventions at a pre-enforcement stage, creating more opportunities for compliance. Understanding emerging risks, utilisation of data and automation are vital components in effective processing of licensed entities’ information at scale and being able to leverage the available information in a way that promotes a result-driven methodology.
This panel will delve into the challenges faced by regulators, focusing on the importance of utilising data in regulatory risk management frameworks, specifically risk matrix methodologies, compliance oversight and automation, regulatory reporting, and facilitating the engagement of licensees in delivering better compliance programs.
About Martha:
Martha Brincat is Head of Compliance, Player Protection, Investigations, and Sports Betting Integrity at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). She brings a strong background in payments compliance and regulatory advisory, Martha transitioned from senior roles in the private sector to her current position at the MGA. Previously, she was a Deputy Head at the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), overseeing Supervisory Coordination, as well as driving the regulation and supervision of funds, crypto, and FinTech for over eight years. Martha holds a B.Com (Hons) in Banking & Finance and a Master of Arts in Financial Services from the University of Malta.
