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PIO VASSALLO - PEOPLE WILL NOT REMEMBER WHAT YOU TOLD THEM, BUT HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL

Jo Caruana - 21st April 2019

CEO of Vassallo group Pio Vassallo, grandson of founder Piju Vassallo and son of renowned entrepreneur Zaren Vassallo, today leads this dynamic 70-year-old organisation by keeping the needs of his team firmly at the centre of the group’s vision for growth and accomplishment.

FROM INTERVIEWS

"IN FAILING TO PLAN, A FAMILY BUSINESS PLANS TO FAIL"

Vanessa Conneely - 20th April 2019

According to Dr Nadine Lia, Regulator at the Family Business Office, there are three main areas where families go wrong when it comes to passing on their business to the next generation.

FROM PROPERTY & DESIGN

CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND BEAUTY BEHIND MALTA'S STAIRCASES

Sarah Micallef - 19th April 2019

Staircases can be so much more than a means of going up or down, as is evidenced within the recently released Staircases of Malta – a joint project by architect and architectural historian Prof. Conrad Thake and talented photographer Dr Charles Paul Azzopardi.

FROM CHAMBER NEWS

MALTA CHAMBER DELEGATION MEETS PRESIDENT OF MALTA

18th April 2019

During the courtesy visit, Perit Xuereb shared the Chamber’s ambitions for the coming years with the Head of State.

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

PARLIAMENT HAS APPROVED THE MALTA-GOZO TUNNEL LINK

18th April 2019

Transport Minister Ian Borg said it would halt the flow of Gozitans who felt obliged to move to Malta to seek career opportunities.

FROM COMMERCIAL NEWS

REYL & CIE CONFIRMS MAIN SPONSORSHIP FOR FINANCEMALTA CONFERENCE

18th April 2019

The conference will be held from 5th to 6th June at the Hilton Conference Centre, with the main conference on the Thursday and an evening networking reception taking place on the Wednesday.

FROM MALTA CEOS

PIERRE PELLEGRINI PETIT – I WORK BEST UNDER PRESSURE; STRESS DOESN'T REALLY AFFECT ME

Jo Caruana - 17th April 2019

Pierre Pellegrini Petit is at the helm of Attard & Co Food Ltd, one of the most successful food companies on the island, with €18 million in annual turnover.

FROM CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER ECONOMIC GROUPS EXECUTIVE BOARDS SET

17th April 2019

The Executive Boards of the Economic Groups discuss issues that are specific to the nature of the group they represent.

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

PROCREW TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN MALTA’S SUPERYACHTS SECTOR

17th April 2019

ProCrew is expected to offer practical experience at sea but also includes blended learning towards the continuous improvement of skills while one moves ahead with their career.

FROM PROPERTY & DESIGN

RE/MAX MALTA LAUNCHES NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN LETTING INDUSTRY

17th April 2019

RE/MAX’s new initiative comes as part of the company’s overall strategy to restructure its business and create further opportunities for the entire group.

FROM LIFE & ART

CAN MACRON REBUILD NOTRE-DAME IN FIVE YEARS?

17th April 2019

“It is up to us to convert this disaster into an opportunity to come together," the President of France said.

FROM LIFE & ART

CAN MACRON REBUILD NOTRE-DAME IN FIVE YEARS?

17th April 2019

“It is up to us to convert this disaster into an opportunity to come together," the President of France said.

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	Deborah Vella Senior Manager, E&S Group

Important Ideas Within The Sphere Of Intellectual Property
April 2019
Safeguarding your ideas is vital to your business process, whether it’s in the form of a trade name, symbol, invention and/or design.

	Nadine Lia Regulator for Family Businesses

Succession Planning – It's Not Just About Writing Your Will
April 2019
One should approach succession planning in a family business not by thinking about when you are ready to leave, but when the next generation is ready to lead.

	Antoinette Muscat VAT Associate at E&S Group

Malta – A Maritime Perspective
April 2019
Located along the Mediterranean’s principal shipping routes, Malta has established itself as one of the leading maritime hubs for both the leisure and commercial sectors.

	Simon De Cesare President, Malta Business Bureau

For Business, Europe Is Not An Option, But A Necessity
April 2019
While the renewal of the EU is clearly progressive and certainly needed, with the loss of our strongest partner, the UK, Malta must remain vigilant and be fully involved in any reforms of the EU project.

	Giovanni Cachia

Discretionary Portfolio Management
April 2019
When clients seek to invest their wealth, they often require experts to manage their investment portfolio.

	Nadine Lia Regulator for Family Businesses

Communication In The Family Business
April 2019
In family businesses, the ability to communicate openly about issues critical to both the business and the family is essential for the health of both the family and the business.

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FROM LIFE & ART

GUCCI BILLIONAIRE OFFERS €100 MILLION TO REBUILD NOTRE DAME

16th April 2019

Francois-Henri Pinault is chief executive of international luxury group Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

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FROM LIFE & ART

GUCCI BILLIONAIRE OFFERS €100 MILLION TO REBUILD NOTRE DAME

16th April 2019

Francois-Henri Pinault is chief executive of international luxury group Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

"I LOVE THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND BELIEVE DECENTRALISATION IS THE FUTURE"

Vanessa Conneely - 16th April 2019

Down the Rabbit Hole Owner Mark O'Dwyer has a boundless passion for cryptocurrency.

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY TRAVELLED TO GOZO THIS YEAR

Vanessa Conneely - 16th April 2019

The report shows both passenger and vehicle figures are higher than the same period last year

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

MALTA HAS THE SECOND-HIGHEST PARTICIPATION RATE IN THE SHARING ECONOMY IN THE EU

16th April 2019

The collaborative economy is defined as “a marketplace where consumers rely on each other instead of large companies to meet their wants and needs.”

FROM BUSINESS NEWS

COMPETITIVENESS SHOULD BE PUT AT THE CORE OF THE EU'S SOCIAL AGENDA – MBB

15th April 2019

The Malta Business Bureau delegation exchanged views with the Prime Minister on the priorities and expectations of the Maltese business community from the EU over the next five years, as highlighted in the Business Manifesto.

FROM COMMERCIAL NEWS

SPARKASSE BANK MALTA ANNOUNCES SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE

15th April 2019

The bank announced further investment in its Maltese operations, by an injection of an additional €4 million into its share capital.