This workshop will provide insurance industry stakeholders with an overview of the proposed Insurance Resolution Fund as required by the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD).
Participants will gain insight into the approach taken to transpose the fund into national legislation.
The session will also offer a high-level introduction to the broader insurance framework, explaining the role of resolution authorities and other elements.
The workshop aims to enhance industry understanding of the forthcoming regulatory requirements, promote awareness of the resolution regime and provide an opportunity for participants to familiarise themselves with the newly established resolution fund.
Who Should Attend
- Insurance Industry
Agenda
| 14:00H | Welcome & Introduction | |
| 14:30H | Welcome Remarks & Introduction
Michelle Mizzi Buontempo - Chief Officer Enforcement, MFSA |
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| 14:40H | Introduction to Resolution | |
| 14:55H | Panel Discussion | The Insurance Resolution Fund
Christian Buttigieg - Head, Resolution, MFSA |
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| 15:35H | Q&A Session | |
Registrations
The Authority encourages interested participants to register by not later than Tuesday 23 June 2026.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
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Speakers
Chief Officer Enforcement, MFSA
Michelle Mizzi Buontempo
Dr Mizzi Buontempo has been occupying the position of Chief Officer Enforcement since March 2020, after five years heading the Conduct Supervision function within the MFSA. Michelle has over twenty years of experience in the regulation and supervision of different areas within financial services, including supervision of investment firms and fiduciaries. She represented the MFSA at various Committees of the ESAs and is a member of the ECB Supervisory Board. During her career within the MFSA, Michelle has been entrusted with the responsibility of piloting a number of projects including the setting up of a regulatory regime to enhance consumer protection in the investments and insurance sector, as well the establishment of a new regulatory framework for trustees and company service providers. Michelle regularly lectures on corporate governance and consumer protection. An advocate by profession, Michelle was awarded a Masters Degree in Financial Services from the University of Malta. She also holds a warrant to practice in the Maltese Courts. Prior to joining the MFSA, she headed the corporate division of a leading audit firm specialising in financial services.
Head of Resolution, MFSA
Christian Buttigieg
Christian Buttigieg was appointed Head of Resolution on 1 September 2022, leading a multidisciplinary and dynamic team. He joined the Resolution Unit in January 2017 as a senior manager and has been an integral part of the process to set up the necessary structures of the function. Mr Buttigieg actively participated in negotiations to finalise the second iteration of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive, which regulates the resolution process in the EU and is also the MFSA representative on the Single Resolution Board’s Plenary Committee. Mr Buttigieg joined the Central Bank of Malta in 2005 after obtaining a B.Com (Hons.) in Economics from the University of Malta. At the Central Bank, Mr Buttigieg joined the Financial Stability Department and covered various areas for a number of years. He subsequently joined the Economics Department and was involved in economic analysis and forecasting for around four years. Subsequently, he moved again to Financial Stability within the Central Bank before joining the Resolution Unit at the MFSA. He also continued his studies and obtained a Masters in Financial Economics and a Masters of Law (Banking and Finance) from the University of London.
Deputy Head, Resolution, MFSA
Lynn Spiteri Dalmas
Lynn Spiteri Dalmas is a Deputy Head within the MFSA’s Resolution Function who joined the MFSA in March 2019. She leads a team of lawyers and policy experts with the aim of advising the Resolution Committee on the area of Bank Resolution, Bank liquidation and other policy matters. She is also actively involved in Internal Resolution Teams (IRTs) with the Single Resolution Board (SRB) and regularly participates in workshops organised with credit institutions in Malta. She is a member of the SRB’s Legal Network and an alternate member to the Resolution Committee of the European Banking Authority (EBA). Prior to joining the MFSA, she occupied the role of legal counsel with the Legal Department of the Central Bank of Malta. Lynn holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the University of Malta and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a specialisation in Banking and Financial Services from the University of London. She also holds a warrant to practice in the Maltese Courts.
Deputy Head, Resolution, MFSA
Charlotte Cini
Charlotte Cini is a Deputy Head within the MFSA’s Resolution Function, having joined the Authority in October 2017. She advises the Resolution Committee on regulatory and legal matters and assists credit institutions in meeting their obligations under the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) and the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation (SRMR). She is actively involved in the drafting and implementation of legislative amendments, including the transposition of various EU recovery and resolution frameworks into national law. Throughout her career, Charlotte has participated in several expert working groups of the Single Resolution Board, the European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority. In 2022, she was appointed Secretary to the Depositor and Investor Compensation Schemes’ Committees. Charlotte holds a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) specialising in Financial Services Law from the University of London. She is warranted to practise law before the Maltese courts.
Policy Officer, Resolution, MFSA
Kyle Bruno
Kyle Bruno is a Policy Officer within the Resolution Function of the MFSA, having joined the Authority in February 2023. Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Malta. He has been involved in work related to Credit Institutions specifically on Crisis and Risk Management. He has been also involved in handling resolution funds related to Credit Institutions and Investment firms. Kyle also participates in Committees and Sub-groups both locally and on a European-Level.
Legal Officer, Resolution, MFSA
Naomi Kelly Mercieca
Naomi Kelly Mercieca is a Legal Officer within the Resolution Function of the MFSA, having joined the Authority in July 2024. Her work focuses on the implementation of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), assisting credit institutions in meeting their obligations under the framework. She has also been involved in the transposition and implementation of the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). Naomi has participated in expert working groups of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA). She holds a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta and is warranted to practise law before the Maltese courts.
