Cherise Micallef

Cherise is a Regulatory Compliance Consultant within the Legal Team at BDO Malta. She specializes in supporting clients in the gaming sector by overseeing the licensing process and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. She also serves as a key contact with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and assists clients with obtaining other regulatory licences, including Credit and Financial Institutions, MiCA - Blockchain, FinTech & Digital Assets, Investment Services/MiFID, CISs/Funds and Insurance.

Education & Professional Background

Cherise holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Malta, with majors in Banking & Finance and Management. She began her career in banking, where her experience sparked an interest in compliance. To strengthen her expertise, she obtained a Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism before joining BDO.

At BDO, she first worked in the Risk and Compliance Department, managing gaming licence applications. She later transitioned to the Gaming Team, where for seven years she guided companies through every stage of the licensing process and provided compliance support to licensed operators. 

Today, as part of the Legal Team, she continues to build on her experience by assisting clients with a broader range of regulatory licences.

Continuous Development

Committed to staying current with evolving compliance frameworks, Cherise actively participates in seminars, conferences, and professional training on national and international regulatory developments.