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Numbers, trust, and the next bet
Tumas Gaming’s new CFO, Roderick Attard, sets a discipline-first agenda—ROI-guardrailed refurb capex, BI/ERP upgrades and compliance-by-design—to rebuild trust, tighten KPIs and fund sustainable growth.
Malta's financial sector: Built to comply, not yet to compete
Malta’s financial sector is sound but underleveraged. JP Fabri argues for a shift from compliance to competitiveness—aligning regulation, capital and talent to fund SMEs, innovation and purpose-led growth.
FinanceMalta’s 18th Annual Conference: A record-breaking edition rooted in sustainability
FinanceMalta’s 18th Annual Conference returns on 19–20 November 2025 at Hilton Malta, themed “Redefining Finance: A Quality-Driven Future for Malta.” Expect record sponsorship, the Tree 4 U sustainability drive, and deep dives into ESG, digital assets, PE/VC and capital markets—spotlighting how Malta is raising standards while competing globally.
Nudges in the right direction
Malta’s companies are multiplying—and pressure on boards is rising. Age, gender balance, digital fluency and governance skills face scrutiny as regulators tighten. Vanessa Macdonald asks if change is fast enough.
Vibrant yet vigilant: Inside Malta's property bond market
Justin Mizzi breaks down how sharper pricing and tougher investor scrutiny are redefining Malta’s property bond market—rewarding transparent structures and sustainable cash flows.
Governance first, growth next: Inside the MDB
Malta Development Bank CEO Alison Micallef outlines how guarantees and EU-backed tools can de-risk green, digital and inclusive projects—channelling private capital to SMEs and turning Vision 2050 into bankable outcomes.
The pension time bomb: Can Malta afford to grow old?
Lea Hogg spoke with Dr Andrew Borg Cardona, employment law specialist, and Jesmond Mizzi, financial services expert, to explore whether Malta can defuse its looming pension time bomb - or risk leaving a generation financially stranded.
Prosperity without integrity? Malta’s economic dead end
Manuel Delia argues Malta’s prosperity frays without integrity—warning that dependence on opaque finance and gaming risks democracy—and urging a pivot to transparent, rule-of-law-led growth with real innovation.
From safe to smart: How families are growing their money (without losing sleep)
The old brief was simple: protect the pot and pass it on. Paul Rostkowski explains why a new, steadier approach is taking hold—keep a safe base, add a measured growth sleeve, and use Malta’s tidy fund structures to stay organised. It’s not about gambling; it’s about keeping ahead of inflation without losing sleep.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: How PKF Malta is integrating advisory services to its company services portfolio
PKF Malta expands beyond audit and accounting, integrating advisory into its company services to deliver data-driven strategy, process re-engineering and growth support for Maltese businesses through expertise and PKF’s network.
Building QLZH Holding Plc: The Mercieca brothers' 12 million bond
QLZH Group completed the initial €6.8m tranche of its €12m secured callable bond programme, offering 5.5% and listing on the Malta Stock Exchange after a three-day full take-up.
A new chapter for Malta’s retail leaders
With 100 outlets across Malta and Gozo, The Convenience Shop launches its new “My” brand architecture. CEO David Tabone explains what it means for customers, staff and Malta’s retail future.
The culture of money: Are Maltese spending and saving habits evolving?
With tighter rental yields and rising costs, Malta’s property market is forcing a rethink. Cecil McCarthy explores how households and landlords are changing course.
CHARLES & RON’S “REBIRTH”
This September, Maltese fashion house Charles & Ron unveiled its Spring–Summer 2026 Rebirth collection at F/ROW during New York Fashion Week. The highly anticipated show on 10 September marked a powerful creative statement in a world hungry for renewal.
The evolution of financial services automation and its impact on talent
Przemyslaw Koger explains how automation and AI are changing financial services, from live reporting to smarter compliance. He shares the skills and culture reshaping talent across fund administration, depositary and corporate services—helping teams work faster, smarter, and strengthen client trust.
Point 2 Point: Three friends, one journey, two causes that need us all
Three lifelong friends are taking on Malta’s toughest endurance test—not for glory, but for good. The Point 2 Point Challenge sees Daniel Abela, Douglas Barbaro-Sant, and Joseph Casha run, swim, and cycle across Gozo, Comino, and Malta to raise €163,000 for Hospice Malta and the Children in Need Foundation. Their call is clear: donate today, and help transform lives.
Constructing a conscience
As development surges ahead, MONEY asks: is sustainability just a buzzword, or a real responsibility? We speak to planners, activists, and architects about building a future grounded in accountability.
Opening doors: The essential guide to buying your first property
Housing Authority CEO Matthew Zerafa and Digitalisation, Legal, and Communications Executive Head Dr Brian Micallef have launched a new guide to help first-time buyers in Malta navigate the homeownership journey with expert advice and practical tools.
Clearing the air
As new maritime rules roll out across the Med, Nicholas Barbara of BirdLife Malta speaks to Dayna Clarke Camilleri about sulphur limits, cruise ship emissions, and the urgent case for cleaner air in Valletta’s Grand Harbour.
The Power of Ten: Inside Alliance's A-Team
Alliance is more than a real estate company—it's a leadership blueprint. MONEY speaks with the ten figures behind Malta's most people-driven property brand to uncover how strategy, culture, and sustainability are shaping their future and ours.