Zampa Partners is hosting a conference on 25 March to explore how evolving financial services models, such as fintech and embedded finance, challenge traditional VAT positions. The event will feature panels on VAT exemptions, case law, and practical compliance strategies, and is accredited for 3.75 hours of CPE by the Malta Institute of Accountants.
The conference will cover VAT implications of evolving financial services models, including fund structures, embedded finance, and decentralised payment solutions, with panels on exemptions and case law.
Speakers include Matthew Zampa, Mark Caruana Scicluna, Anabel Mifsud, Nico Sciberras, Alexis Tsielepis, Dr. Sarah Cassar Torregiani, Prof. Dr. David Hummel, and Brandon Gatt.
The event is accredited by the Malta Institute of Accountants with 3.75 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Core competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.
The event starts at 12:00pm with registration and coffee, and ends at 16:50pm with networking drinks.
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