Ariane Azzopardi is a Director within the Advisory function at KPMG in Malta and serves as the designated employee (MLRO delegate) for the firm. Ariane specialises in matters related to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (PMLFT), Privacy, and Auditor Independence. With over fifteen years’ experience in quality and risk management, Ariane brings expertise in regulatory compliance and risk advisory services.
In her current role, Ariane advises clients on PMLFT obligations and best practices, helping organisations strengthen their compliance frameworks and mitigate financial crime risks. She regularly delivers sessions on PMLFT at KPMG roundtables and industry seminars. Ariane also chairs the PMLFT sub-committee at the Malta Institute of Accountants and is a committee member of the PMLFT sub-committee at the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners.