Emily Benson
Head of Compliance
Emily serves as the Head of the Compliance Department at Fenlex. A qualified regulatory lawyer and experienced compliance professional, she brings deep technical knowledge and extensive international experience in financial services regulation. Emily is an ICA Diploma holder in Governance, Risk and Compliance and also holds an AML Certificate, reinforcing her expertise in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance.
With a background that includes positions at both the UK and Maltese regulators, as well as roles in professional advisory and in-house settings, Emily has over 15 years of experience across the regulatory and compliance landscape. She played a leading role in the reform of Malta’s Corporate Services Provider (CSP) sector during her time at the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), where she contributed directly to the regulatory strategy.
Emily’s expertise extends to board governance and performance, financial crime compliance, change management, and retail financial services regulation. She has worked with a diverse portfolio of firms including global banks, insurers, investment firms, consumer credit providers and CSPs, offering practical, business-oriented solutions informed by a detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks and peer review processes.
Emily’s expertise extends to board governance and performance, financial crime compliance, change management, and retail financial services regulation. She has worked with a diverse portfolio of firms including global banks, insurers, investment firms, consumer credit providers and CSPs, offering practical, business-oriented solutions informed by a detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks and peer review processes.
