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On the brink of a breakthrough?
Professor Alexiei Dingli unveils the journey behind developing an AI-driven traffic management system in Malta that challenges and redefines the status quo.
Malta's moment of truth: Embracing the winds of change in 2024
Theo Dix delves into the crucial choices that Maltese business leaders and policymakers must make during rapid technological advancements, demographic changes, and global challenges.
New year, new priorities
JP Fabri addresses Malta's economic outlook and strategic priorities as a new year unfolds. Focusing on the nation's robust post-pandemic recovery and current challenges, there is a need for strategic planning in areas like education, productivity, renewable energy, and infrastructure. It underscores the importance of a cohesive, future-focused economic development strategy that aligns with Malta's strengths and addresses emerging global challenges.
The Mall Renaissance
As the built environment undergoes a colossal transformation, Maria Bilocca, design architect at Archi+, and Justin Mizzi, real estate valuer and advisor at Archi+, dissect the complex evolution of Malta's retail sector over the past decade.
The Alliance of Real Estate People
In the dynamic world of real estate, Alliance Real Estate Group has emerged as a trailblazer, defying industry norms and setting new benchmarks for success. Under the visionary leadership of its award-winning CEO, Michael Bonello, speaks to Money about the Group’s unprecedented growth, redefining Malta's real estate corporate landscape.
Breaking Barriers: The inspiring career journeys of three remarkable women
Dayne Camilleri Clarke speaks to three extraordinary women—Dr Sylvana Brannon, Stephanie Bugeja, and Charmaine Calleja—each with a unique story of courage, resilience, and determination as they ventured into new beginnings later in life.
HOW TO MAKE 2024 THE YEAR OF BADASSERY
Lyndey Grima's refreshing take on the New Year invites you to swap the mundane for the marvellous. With insights from local luminaries, this feature offers a glimpse into 2024, filled with bold moves and brighter days.
MONEYBASE BUSINESS REVOLUTIONISES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESSES
Moneybase CEO Alan Cushieri provides insights on this game-changing solution in this exclusive interview with Money, which also explores the financial revolution that Moneybase Business has brought about.
CHARTING NEW HORIZONS: LOCAL COMPANIES MAKING THEIR MARK WORLDWIDE
Meet Marco Santini, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Eeetwell, Simon Debono, chief marketing officer of eCabs, and Steve Mercieca, co-founder and CEO of Quicklets and Zanzi Homes, as they share their insights, experiences, and strategies for taking their companies global.
WHEN ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS
Over six months have passed since the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council launched its strategy. Vanessa Macdonald caught up with its chairman, Joseph Zammit Tabona, to see what has happened since then.
VIEW THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING
According to the National Statistics Office, just over 45,000 women were employed two decades ago. This year, there were almost 124,000. Vanessa Macdonald tried to determine what led to the staggering increase and whether the results are being felt up the hierarchy.
MALTA 2.0: CRAFTING A UNIFIED BRAND FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS
JP Fabri explores the imperative of transformation in a post-crisis world. Drawing parallels to Darwin's principles, he underscores Malta's past successes and the urgency to diversify and fortify its 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.
