Following the successful first two sessions that covered general AML concepts, POCA, CDD/EDD, SARs, PEPs, and sanctions, the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) and the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) are pleased to announce the third and final installment of our specialized training series for the legal sector.   This advanced and highly practical session i…

The Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) and the European Network for Compliance Officers (ENFCO) invite you to a critical half-day conference designed for senior Compliance Officers and MLROs across Europe. Move beyond the headlines and high-profile cases. This conference directly addresses our central theme: Beyond the Checklist: Disrupting the Normalisation of Corrupt…

The Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) is proud to announce its participation in the new promotional video for the Gibraltar Finance Centre. Commissioned by the Minister of Justice, Trade and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP, the video is titled "The concept of diversity is the very DNA of Gibraltar." As a key partner association of the Gibraltar Finance Centre Co…

Moving fast and breaking things works in software; it poses catastrophe in financial services. Fintech and crypto companies often dismiss compliance as an expensive obstacle, but those that master it early don’t just survive regulatory scrutiny — they set industry standards. Carlos Martins, head of compliance at digital finance platform Currency.com, challenges the cost-sink narrative…

CEOs have substantial experience working with company counsel. But to work effectively with the latest C-Suite executive - the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - different skills are required. At some point in their career CEOs have told their General Counsel that an important part of their job is to keep them out of legal trouble. Usually well intentioned, the statement reflects a commo…

Aimed at Compliance Officers, MLROs and Risk Managers already operating in the field, this course will open with an address from the National Coordinator, Annette Perales, providing insights into the recently published Gibraltar National Risk Assessment. Participants will then explore how to translate the NRA findings into practical workflows, policies and procedures, embedding them eff…