FROM INTERVIEWS
Marie-Claire Grima - 20th July 2019
Matthew Scerri, Senior Manager, KPMG Software, and Mark O’Sullivan, Advisor, Gaming, map out what’s next for Malta’s ever-growing digital sector, and KPMG Malta’s role in its continuous expansion.
FROM BUSINESS NEWS
Helena Grech - 19th July 2019
Surprisingly, Wozniak also said that Malta has been on his mind for “decades” and that he always wanted to live on the island.
19th July 2019
To make the process easier, customers can now apply online from the comfort of their office or home, open an account, submit scanned documents and, if everything is in order, receive a call from a Fusion specialist to confirm a meeting at their branch of choice.
Helena Grech - 18th July 2019
After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, it seems that people are no less willing to give up their data.
18th July 2019
'The ringing of the MSE bell has become a rite of passage on the first day of trading and we are glad to add BOV’s latest Bond Issue on the Main Market,' said Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Chairman Joseph Portelli.
The group was named the most sustainable retailer by the Dow Jones sustainability index from 2016 to 2018, and is owned by Spain’s richest man, Amancio Ortega.
Helena Grech - 17th July 2019
“I was very humbled to think that such exciting challenges could come along at the age of 60,” Ms Macdonald remarked of her new position.
FROM INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL NEWS
The news has raised eyebrows in scientific circles, with media reports describing the project as resembling science fiction, as well as being over-ambitious.
Helena Grech - 16th July 2019
In total, the number of vehicles which crossed between Malta and Gozo during the second quarter of 2019 stood at 454,818.
Asked whether the name ‘Mriehel’ exists anymore, a government spokesperson clarified that “Mriehel was never a locality, it was just a name for an industrial area.”
FROM LIFE & ART
Helena Grech - 15th July
A total of 1.2 million participated in the study which shows that exercise could have a bigger impact on mental health than education and wealth.
PUBLICATIONS
Legal Associate, E&S Group
July 2019
From the Merkle trees in 1992, to the birth of the first blockchain in 2008, and to today’s widespread adoption of blockchain and other forms of DLT technology, it is clear that technological innovation has picked up momentum. New technologies are being developed, deployed, and replicated faster than ever. During this wave of innovation, how is the regulator expected to react? And what challenges does it face?
Legal Officer, PKF Malta
June 2019
A decision of the Constitutional Court of Malta delivered on the 3rd May 2016, confirmed there was an irregularity about Article 13A(1) of the Competition Act which says an appeal may be filed before an Appeals Tribunal from any infringement decision, cease and desist or compliance order, administrative fine and, or daily penalty payment adopted or imposed by the Director General.
Commercially, a bareboat charter transaction takes the form of a lease agreement for a fixed period by virtue of which the lessee acquires complete control and possession of the ship for the duration of the lease, and this transaction is legally formalised through bareboat charter registration. Such transactions are opted for a plethora of reasons which include subsidies or certain cargo reservations which are offered by a particular state at a particular time, and also to lower crewing costs.
Best-selling Author and Blogger
When we talk about digitalization, the Blockchain brings us to a whole new level. The so-called distributed-ledger-technology (DLT) does away with the previous thinking of intermediaries and closed systems. But companies still struggle to adopt the new technology and harvest its success. Luckily, Europe and especially Malta are at the forefront of this Development.
Senior Advisor for Internal Market and Legal Affairs at the Malta Business Bureau
There is little doubt that when we talk about the EU, one of the first things that springs to mind is the Single Market. It is probably fair to say that the creation and functioning of the Single Market is one of the, if not the, greatest achievement of the European Union. The implementation of complete freedom of movement of goods, capital, services and labour across such a vast and diverse market is unique and unparalleled.
President, Malta Business Bureau
Membership of the European Union was possibly the most divisive political question since our Independence. Once the decision was taken Malta embarked on a process which saw us officially join the ranks of fully integrated members of the EU some 15 years ago.
Martina Said - 15th June 2019
Co-founders of Forward Architects, Chris Micallef and Michael Pace, share their thoughts on the importance of well-thought-out office design, and how a successful design comes down to one crucial thing: a good brief.
Helena Grech - 13th July 2019
After 10 years in business, E&S Head of Legal Anton Mifsud speaks of brain-drain challenges on the island, despite having an optimistic outlook thanks to newly introduced laws regulating blockchain.
Helena Grech - 12th July 2019
HSBC employs around 235,000 globally – the equivalent of Malta’s workforce, said Executive Director and Head of Business Development Michel Cordina, highlighting the potential to connect businesses on an international scale.
12th July 2019
Mr Debono brings a wealth of banking experience to the Bank, having occupied various senior roles within the financial services industry for over 20 years.
The island registered the largest population growth out of all EU member states, at 36.8 per 1,000 residents, with one in every seven people in Malta being a foreigner.
FROM CHAMBER NEWS
11th July 2019
The Malta Chamber provided Mr Brincat with feedback about the limitations and pitfalls of EFSI on behalf of the local business community.
