Navigating EIF Director Responsibilities: Expected Best Practices 

Presented by: The Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association (GFIA) and the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO)

• Date: 3rd July 2025
• Time: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM CEST
• Platform: GoToMeeting
• Course Fee: GFIA/GACO members £25 / Non-Members £50

Are you an Experienced Investor Fund (EIF) Director in Gibraltar, or aspiring to be one? Do you need to stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape, especially concerning your critical role in compliance and anti-money laundering efforts?

GFIA and GACO are proud to present an essential webinar designed to equip EIF Directors with a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities. This in-depth session will cover all key compliance requirements, with a particular focus on the heightened obligations for EIF Directors nominated as Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) for their funds.

We are delighted to welcome seasoned professionals based in Ireland, who will bring their valuable expertise and insights into the best practices and international standards relevant to the EIF framework. Their practical guidance will be invaluable in helping you navigate the complexities of your role effectively.

What you will gain:

• A thorough understanding of the requirements/best practices for EIF Directors.
• Specific insights into the enhanced duties and liabilities of EIF Directors serving as MLROs.
• Practical advice and best practices from experienced professionals.
• An opportunity to engage with industry peers and experts.

Who should attend:

While primarily geared towards Experienced Investor Fund (EIF) Directors, we strongly encourage all participants across the Gibraltar fund industry to attend, including:

• Fund Managers and Administrators
• Compliance Professionals linked to the Fund Industry
• Legal Advisors (Fund Lawyers)
• Risk Officers
• And representatives from the GFSC Fund Team.

Speakers

John Madigan is an experienced financial services professional with an extensive career covering capital markets, loan servicing, fund management and investment funds. He is an Independent Non-Executive Director, a Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD) and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Irish Fund Directors Association (IFDA).

John's expertise spans a variety of financial products and sectors, including UCITS, QIAIFs, MIFID, Fund Administration, Corporates and SPVs, with a deep understanding of client coverage and regulatory frameworks. He is Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) approved PCF-2B & 3 (INED & Chair) and was previously CBI approved PCF-39 (Designated Person), PCF-12 and 14 (Head of Compliance and Risk) and PCF-52 (MLRO).

Before becoming an Independent Non-Executive Director, John held senior executive and leadership roles, as Country Head and General Manager for MDO Management Company, Luxembourg, S.A. (Ireland Branch); Country Head for the Irish start-up of Mount Street Group and General Manager and Executive Director with Haitong Investment Ireland plc, the Irish subsidiary of Haitong Investment Bank (formerly Espirito Santo Investment).

In addition to his professional roles, John has worked with the Institute of Banking (IOB) since 2012, serving as the Examiner for the Level 7, Professional Certificate (APA) in Stock Broking. He holds an Honours Degree in Business and International Finance, a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Investment & Treasury, and legal Diplomas in Financial Law, Corporate Governance and an Advanced Diploma in Banking Risk and Regulation. John also holds the Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD) designation.

For further details of John’s Experience please see the following LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-madigan-86519bab/  

Faye McCrossan is a Vice President on the Regulatory Consulting team in Kroll Advisory (Ireland) Limited and has been active in the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) area since 2015. Since joining Kroll, she has been appointed as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (“AMLCO”) to a number of clients domiciled in both Ireland and the Cayman Islands providing guidance and expertise on AML matters to the Board of Directors. Faye’s MLRO and AMLCO appointments cover a variety of fund entities, management companies, investment advisors and investment managers.

Prior to joining Kroll in April 2023, Faye was employed by KB Associates (a Waystone Group Company) where she was a Manager of the MLRO team and responsible for the Beneficial Ownership service offering. She has also held various roles with fund administrators where she managed day-to-day AML processes as well as overseeing remediation and ongoing monitoring projects.

Faye is a member of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association and a Licentiate Member of the Compliance Institute in Ireland. She maintains the Accredited Funds Professional designation having completed the Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services. Faye also holds an Honours Degree in BBS Business and Management.

For further details of Faye’s experience please see the following LinkedIn profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/fayemccrossan

Don't miss this crucial opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure your compliance in Gibraltar's dynamic fund sector.

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