MEET THE LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS OF OUR ECONOMY
Is your most powerful asset in the wrong hands?
Ed Mustcat Azzopardi emphasises the crucial role that company leadership plays in creating and nurturing a brand that resonates with employees and customers, highlighting its crucial contribution to long-term growth and brand equity.
NAVIGATING MALTA'S BUSINESS LANDSCAPE: ASSET MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE
Paul Rostkowski unravels asset managers' challenges, from navigating complex regulatory frameworks to grappling with limitations in banking services and depositary options, and sheds light on the anticipated impact of AIFMD II.
STICKY INFLATION: ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT RISK ON THE BACK OF HIGHER RATES
Jordan Portelli analyses the delicate balance between achieving desirable inflation levels and preventing economic shocks. Despite these challenges, pockets of economic resilience exist globally, offering hope amid uncertainty.
Beyond the brochure: The irrational factor in real estate investments
Justin Mizzi looks into a multifaceted issue plaguing the tourism sector and our local real estate market.
Generative AI: The Dawn of a New Era
Generative AI creates fresh text, photos, video, audio, code, or synthetic data. Generative AI might transform society. Yet, generative AI may increase deep fakes, create material, and perpetuate prejudices and inequality. Some experts have urged halting the development of AI systems stronger than ChatGPT-4, while others advocate for responsible research and safety. Theo Dix delves in.
Rising above greenflation: Using ESG and technological innovation
Ana Rubio explores how companies can leverage cutting-edge technology and the transformative principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors to mitigate cost increases and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Who's responsible?
Stephen Mallia, a regulatory compliance expert, sheds light on Malta's commitment to the EU's stringent product safety requirements and implementing the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which places added responsibility on manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
AI-DRIVEN ASSET ALLOCATION
Paul Rostkowski delves into the realm of AI-driven asset allocation, an application that harnesses the formidable capabilities of machine learning to optimise investment portfolios. By seamlessly melding cutting-edge technology with financial strategy, AI-driven asset allocation offers a powerful tool for seasoned investors and those venturing into the market.
AI is the perfect companion for small businesses, some no-code tricks you can try with zero expertise
Richard Muscat Azzopardi explores how even small business owners can harness the power of AI without needing a technical background or programming knowledge.
CHOOSING YOUR PRIORITIES
Lawyer Roberta Lepre, Sustainable Enterprise Association Malta founder, talks to Vanessa Macdonald about sustainable enterprise and the importance of having a purpose rather than making profits.
Awakening the Spirit of Enlightenment
Money delves into the profound implications of AI and automation on human society, exploring how these technologies lay the foundation for a new era of human enlightenment.
THE BMIT EVOLUTION
Vanessa Macdonald speaks to Jack Mizzi, chief marketing officer of BMIT Technologies. He reveals the impressive evolution of Malta’s economy through the transformative journey of BMIT Limited, from offering secure data storage to becoming a full-suite provider.
From grey to green, can Malta flourish?
Project Green, a seven-year initiative with a budget of €700 million, aims to create a greener and more liveable country for Malta. In an interview with Steve Ellul, Project Green CEO, he discusses with Giselle Borg Olivier what he would like to see from the project and how he plans to achieve these goals.
Building for the common good
With a significant increase in population and commercial activity in the past decade, there are concerns about the potential harm to the built environment. Ray De Micoli addresses the issue of balancing the demand for new construction projects in Malta with the responsibility to protect the environment and public safety.
Calamatta Cuschieri sponsors Malta's first Green Bond
ClearFlowPlus plc, a subsidiary of the Water Services Corporation, announced the issue of Malta's first green bond on Friday, July 21.
A planning system gone perverse
Victor Paul Borg argues that the perversion of the planning system has led to haphazard developments and a lack of accountability, despite promises of reform from the government. Conflicting policies, a loose interpretation of regulations, and insufficient oversight from consulting entities and the Planning Authority further exacerbate the problem.
Re-imagining Qormi valley
The New European Bauhaus Prize is a competition that encourages architects and designers to accomplish projects that are both sustainable and new. Recently, a group of young architects from AP Valletta (including Elena Bajada, Sergio Sammut, and Polyanna Galvao) submitted their proposal for the regeneration of Wied id-Sewda in Qormi. The project shows how urban regeneration transforms neglected areas into thriving, sustainable communities. Konrad Buhagiar and Erica Giusta write about their proposal.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: Exploring the Power of Green Bonds and Incentives for REITs
MONEY interviews Oriana Abela, partner and leader for capital markets at Grant Thornton, who explores the fascinating realm of sustainable financing and the pivotal role of green bonds in shaping a brighter tomorrow for future generations.
Unveiling the vision
Giselle Borg Olivier sat down with Chris Vassallo Cesareo, the new president of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise, and Industry, to delve into the president's vision for the future, explore initiatives undertaken by The Malta Chamber, and understand how it collaborates with stakeholders, both within and outside the business sector, to address challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
Disaster strikes: Are we addressing the "elephant in the room" on a local level?
While the recent series of small earthquakes may have caused concern among locals in Malta, it's imperative to understand that not all earthquakes are linked, and not all small earthquakes lead to bigger ones. With a vast amount of misinformation circulating the islands in the wake of the Turkey and Syrian earthquakes, Dayna Camilleri Clarke spoke to Prof. Alex Torpiano, dean of the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta and executive president of Din l-Art Ħelwa to dispel the myths surrounding this hot topic.