About Us

Who Are We?

ZASMalta is a specialist provider of regulatory compliance and risk management services offering also supplementary regulatory reporting and internal audit services. Our solutions combined with our disciplined approach and exceptional team, all contribute towards delivering superior services.

As the scale and scope of regulation continue to expand, the reputation and public profile of an investment business is increasingly subject to how it manages its risk and regulatory compliance obligations. Our expert knowledge in such fields coupled with practical hands-on experience in the asset management industry, allow us to bring a unique offering to help clients meet their regulatory risk and compliance requirements.

We pride ourselves in having a team of experts which are solely and fully dedicated to meeting your compliance and risk management requirements. Our services are tailored for each of our clients’ individual and personal needs to ensure that the process of meeting regulatory demands results in a positive contribution in our clients’ drive towards business excellence.

 

Our clients include top tier global MiFID firms, AIFMs, UCITS Management Companies,  Collective Investment Schemes including Self-Managed Managed and Stand alone Schemes,  Fund Administrators and Company Service Providers.

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

“As our team grows, we strive to continue contributing towards our clients' success"

OUR STRENGTHS

What makes us different

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Extensive Expertise

We stand apart from our competitors due to our experienced team of professionals and our high quality of service. ZASMalta prides itself with over 10 years in the field of offering regulatory solutions ensuring superior services. Our collective compliance and risk management expertise, knowledge and skill-set ensure we stay at the forefront of new regulatory requirements.

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Strategic Guidance

Our team has the proven industry experience to understand your specific challenges and provide objective guidance. Our market insights, gained through experience in the industry, allows for us to act pro-actively in your best interest.

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One Stop Solutions

We act as a one stop shop for all you risk, compliance and internal audit needs whilst focusing on meeting your best interest.

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Proven Performance

The quality of our services is proven by our clients’ clean track record and positive feedback received.

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Dedicated Employees

Our team, including all senior management, are highly dedicated and focused solely on the requirements and needs of our clients.

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Focus on our clients' needs

We offer customised solutions with the aim of meeting the exact requirements of our clients whilst providing a foundation for a relationship based on loyalty, trust and integrity.

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We lead with integrity

We believe that every relationship should be built on trust, transparency and consistency.

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Continuous Improvement

We strive for excellence through committing towards continuous improvement of our services.

SENIOR TEAM

A Team Built on Experience

ZASMalta is comprised of a team of experts which bring a rich and diverse background of expertise and experience. Having dedicated senior management with hands-on experience in the field, we strive to stand out from our competitors by providing high quality, value for money services.

Founder & Director

Adam de Domenico

Adam is the founder and Director of ZASMalta Limited. Previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers (1988-2002) as a consultant and auditor in Malta, New York and San Francisco, Adam obtained experience advising small to Fortune 50 companies in multiple industries, across the U.S.A. and Europe and acquired a solid background in finance, management and operations. From 2004 to 2007 as CFO and COO of a commodity trading advisor, Adam gained hands-on experience in the fund management industry. Since 2007, Adam has assisted Fund Managers and Funds set up and operate in Malta by providing guidance on operational and regulatory requirements with a strong focus on governance.

Adam is the founder and Director of ZASMalta Limited. Previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers (1988-2002) as a consultant and auditor in Malta, New York and San Francisco, Adam obtained experience advising small to Fortune 50 companies in multiple industries, across the U.S.A. and Europe and acquired a solid background in finance, management and operations. From 2004 to 2007 as CFO and COO of a commodity trading advisor, Adam gained hands-on experience in the fund management industry. Since 2007, Adam has assisted Fund Managers set-up and operate Funds in Malta by providing guidance on operational and regulatory requirements with a strong focus on governance.
Senior Compliance Executive

Karl Cremona

Karl is a Senior Compliance Executive at ZASMalta. Karl holds a Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta together with a Diploma in Investment Compliance through the CISI. He has been involved in the regulatory compliance services for over five years and holds a number of Compliance Officer roles with various regulated entities. Throughout his experience, Karl has also assisted licensed entities with regulatory compliance visits by the MFSA. He has also undertaken various projects in relation to the implementation of MiFID II. Prior to his employment with ZASMalta, Karl worked in the financial services industry with Calamatta Cuschieri.

Karl is a Senior Compliance Executive at ZASMalta. Karl holds a Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta together with a Diploma in Investment Compliance through the CISI. He has been involved in the regulatory compliance services for over five years and holds a number of Compliance Officer roles with various regulated entities. Throughout his experience, Karl has also assisted licensed entities with regulatory compliance visits by the MFSA. He has also undertaken various projects in relation to the implementation of MiFID II. Prior to his employment with ZASMalta, Karl worked in the financial services industry with Calamatta Cuschieri.
Senior Compliance Executive

Carl Zammit

Carl is a Senior Compliance Executive at ZASMalta. Carl has obtained significant hands on experience handling the compliance function of several investment services firms across various strategies. Carl’s experience extends to compliance monitoring, reporting to the Board, and, inter alia, liaising with the regulator. Carl was involved in several specific regulatory developments. He is approved by the MFSA to act as Compliance Officer for a number of Investment Service Providers, Collective Investment Schemes and Company Service Providers. Carl holds a Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta together with a Diploma in Investment Compliance through the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (“CISI”).

Carl is a Senior Compliance Executive at ZASMalta. Carl has obtained significant hands on experience handling the compliance function of several investment services firms across various strategies. Carl’s experience extends to compliance monitoring, reporting to the Board, and, inter alia, liaising with the regulator. Carl was involved in several specific regulatory developments. He is approved by the MFSA to act as Compliance Officer for a number of Investment Service Providers, Collective Investment Schemes and Company Service Providers. Carl holds a Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta together with a Diploma in Investment Compliance through the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (“CISI”).
Senior Risk Executive

Jennifer Vella

Jennifer is the Head of the Risk Management Division at ZASMalta Limited. She started her career at Apex Fund Services (Malta) Limited as a fund accountant, later moving to the Central Bank of Malta, where she was employed as a Financial Analyst of European Regulation and Directives. In 2016, Jennifer joined AQA Capital Ltd., where she assisted in setting up the operations of the Management Company. She was later promoted to Chief Risk Officer, where she built the risk management division and was responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the company and assuring its compliance with applicable risk management obligations. While at AQA Capital Ltd., she also headed and established the operations department of the company. Jennifer has extensive hands-on experience in the risk management and operations fields with particular focus on investment manager operations and risk requirements for UCITS, AIFs and MiFID firms.

Jennifer is the Head of the Risk Management Division at ZASMalta Limited. She started her career at Apex Fund Services (Malta) Limited as a fund accountant, later moving to the Central Bank of Malta, where she was employed as a Financial Analyst of European Regulation and Directives. In 2016, Jennifer joined AQA Capital Ltd., where she assisted in setting up the operations of the Management Company. She was later promoted to Chief Risk Officer, where she built the risk management division and was responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the company and assuring its compliance with applicable risk management obligations. While at AQA Capital Ltd., she also headed and established the operations department of the company. Jennifer has extensive hands-on experience in the risk management and operations fields with particular focus on investment manager operations and risk requirements for UCITS, AIFs and MiFID firms.

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients have to say

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We have been a client of ZASMalta for some time. They offer highly professional experience in the risk and compliance field in which we operate and a genuine commitment to our needs. As a result ZASMalta has become a much valued partner and therefore we were delighted to become their first risk management client.

Co-founder & DirectorInvestment Manager managing over €600 million in AUM
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Having worked with ZASMalta for a number of years, I have no hesitation in recommending them to industry participants for their knowledge, experience, professionalism and commitment. They have proven themselves to be an invaluable outsourced resource to our business operations.

Director & General ManagerLeading asset manager having over €12 billion in AUM
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In today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment the Company has highly benefited from its relationship with ZASMalta. The team is composed of dedicated professionals with hands on experience in the industry.

Independent DirectorLeading multi-fund investment company
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ZASMalta has been an invaluable support in assisting us meet our regulatory compliance obligations. Karl and Malcolm both demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience in Maltese regulations, and we highly value their expertise and pro-active assistance.

Group Head of ComplianceCat.3 MiFID CRR local Firm licensed in Malta and member of the EUREX exchange
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ZASMalta bring to the table deep professional experience in the risk and compliance field including a solid understanding of the regulatory environment in which its clients operate and a genuine commitment to their client needs. I can highly recommend ZASMalta as being an excellent choice to support you in any risk and compliance needs.

DirectorSuper Management Company with AUM of over 140 million

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Regulatory Update Newsletter – March 2022

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Regulatory Update Newsletter – February 2022

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Regulatory Update Newsletter – January 2022

Circular on Updates to the Q&As on Regulation N0 2015/2365 - Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (‘SFTR’) On 5th January 2022, the Authority issued a circular notifying market participants that ESMA…
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