EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH GRAZIELLA GRECH, CHIEF OPPERATIONS OFFICER AND BERNICE BUTTIGIEG, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Within the fast-moving dynamics of Global Finance, Malta stands out as a first-choice destination for financial services.
By embracing innovation whilst maintaining regulations and prioritizing sustainability, the country is emerging as a major hub for businesses and investors.
This ascent is driven by FinanceMalta, the country’s leading representative body for the sector, which is committed to promoting the strengths of the Maltese Financial landscape on the global scale. Graziella Grech – Chief Operations Officer – underlines the organization’s global outreach :
“Together with our members, we participate in high profile events worldwide, from Europe to the US, and now in the Middle East and Japan. Our collaborative approach naturally differentiates and demonstrates Malta’s capabilities in various financial sectors such as FinTech, Wealth Management, investment funds and asset management, insurance and reinsurance, family offices and capital markets, strengthening our status as a sophisticated and innovative financial hub. »
FinanceMalta also plays a key role in facilitating access into the market for newcomers, assisting them in connecting with the relevant regulatory bodies and industry networks.
This commitment is in line with the Organization’s objectives of creating a dynamic financial services industry, based on initiatives such as talent development and regulatory strengthening.
With the view to support growth and open the way to a prosperous future for the sector, securing continuous dialogue and cooperation between regulatory bodies and key players is at the core of FinanceMalta’ activities,
Bernice Buttigieg, Chief Strategy Officer, sheds light on the collaborative efforts shaping Malta’s financial landscape:
« The establishment of the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council is a key achievement in our strategic initiative of raising the Maltese financial services sector. It is designed as a forum for dialogue between regulators, government officials, and industry players, with the objective of improving Malta’s financial ecosystem by means of agility, effectiveness, and innovation. »
Malta is also renowned for its proactive regulatory approach, which can be exemplified by the Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act, an innovative regulatory framework which placed the country as first jurisdiction in Europe regulating the use of digital assets. This pioneering effort has set a solid base for the sector to develop new forms of investments and prepare for a smooth transition into the adoption of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations.
The country’s firm commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in the issuance of green bonds and the expectation of blue bonds.
These initiatives, accompanied by the development of new financial instruments, reinforce Malta as a place of financial innovation, attractive for both startups and established companies.
For more information, get in touch:
Email: info@financemalta.org
Telephone:+356 21224525
Or visit: www.financemalta.org
