Malta continues to strengthen its position as a dynamic and internationally connected financial centre, with innovation serving as a defining pillar of the country’s financial services offering — from fintech to wealth management and capital markets.
At the centre of this ecosystem is FinanceMalta, which plays a pivotal role in positioning Malta not only as an EU jurisdiction, but as a strategic bridge between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
“We proactively engage with international stakeholders to ensure Malta’s strengths are clearly understood by global decision-makers,” explains Bernice Buttigieg, Chief Strategy Officer of FinanceMalta.
“We proactively engage with international stakeholders to ensure Malta’s strengths are clearly understood by global decision-makers,” explains Bernice Buttigieg, Chief Strategy Officer of FinanceMalta.
Interest is particularly strong across asset and wealth management, fintech, payments, aviation finance, fund servicing and family office structures, with the Gulf region — especially the UAE — emerging as a key strategic market alongside the UK, Europe and parts of Asia.
Innovation remains a defining feature of Malta’s financial ecosystem.
Advances in digital finance, regtech, tokenisation, payments infrastructure and fund structuring are shaping the sector’s evolution, alongside growing sophistication in wealth management and cross-border solutions.
FinanceMalta works closely with regulators, industry practitioners and academia to ensure innovation remains responsible, market-led and aligned with international best practice.
Equally important is facilitating market entry for new participants.
“FinanceMalta acts as a first point of contact, helping international firms navigate the ecosystem and connect with regulators, banks and professional service providers,” Buttigieg notes — an approach that is particularly valuable for firms from the Gulf seeking a reliable EU base.
Looking ahead, FinanceMalta is committed to deepening ties with the UAE and the wider GCC.
“Malta offers more than a jurisdiction — it offers a partnership approach to international financial growth,” Buttigieg concludes, pointing to expanding opportunities for collaboration across finance, innovation and sustainable investment.
For more information, get in touch:
Email: info@financemalta.org
Telephone:+356 21224525
Or visit: www.financemalta.org
