Alfred Zammit is the Director of the FIAU. He joined the Unit in 2010 and today plays a crucial role in providing strategic direction, ensuring the effective execution of its responsibilities under Maltese law and in accordance with international standards.

He regularly and actively engages in AML/CFT international workshops and conferences, representing the FIAU in prominent international forums. These include meetings of the Egmont Group of FIUs, the EU FIU Platform, and the European Banking Authority’s Anti-Money Laundering Standing Committee. Moreover, he serves as a Moneyval assessor and plays an active role in the Moneyval working group and plenary meetings.

Mr Zammit frequently participates in the delivery of AML/CFT training, both locally and internationally. He has made substantial contributions to Malta’s National ML/TF risk assessments and serves as a key liaison with international bodies.

Internally, he also serves as the chairperson of various FIAU committees, including the Compliance Monitoring Committee, which diligently reviews compliance cases and potential breaches of relevant legislation by subject persons.

Mr Zammit earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Management and Economics from the University of Malta in 2005. His professional journey commenced at the Central Bank of Malta, where he analyzed and assessed data from institutions in both bank and non-bank financial sectors, contributing to the assessment of the economy’s financial stability. Prior to joining the FIAU, he gained valuable experience in the private sector, specializing in the provision of company services.