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The FinTalks - A chat with FinanceMalta is a podcast organised by FinanceMalta as well as its member organisations, shedding light on the financial industry. The podcast sees several representatives from a variety of entities regulating the industry and operating within it, giving insights into their work and Maltese legislation. FinanceMalta members are also contributors to such podcasts.

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The FinTalks - A chat with FinanceMalta is a podcast organised by FinanceMalta as well as its member organisations, shedding light on the financial industry. The podcast sees several representatives from a variety of entities regulating the industry and operating within it, giving insights into their work and Maltese legislation. FinanceMalta members are also contributors to such podcasts.
Episodes

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Episode 62: Growing Malta’s FinTech ecosystem
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
In this special #FinTalks episode, FinanceMalta had the pleasure of speaking to Akis Tsekouras, Mastercard Advisors Cluster Lead for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta about the latest trends in the FinTech space.
Akis Tsekouras also presented key insights from Mastercard's study on Malta's FinTech sector, along with a set of strategic recommendations to support the efforts toward the sector’s growth during the FinanceMalta 16th Annual Conference.
This study exhibits how the sector is at the forefront of both local and global trends, and that collaboration, innovation, and advancement of the overall payments ecosystem will contribute to sustainable and long-term success.

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Episode 61: ESG and the Insurance industry
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Explore the intersection of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and the insurance industry. Dive into how sustainable practices influence risk assessment, policy development, and the future of insurance.
In this #FinTalks episode, we take a closer look at the topic of “ESG and the Insurance industry” with Dr. Luke Hili, Associate, Ganado Advocates.

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Episode 60: What is Cybersecurity and Its Importance to Business
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, we have a chat with Mr. David Kelleher, Strategic Marketing and Content Specialist, BMIT Technologies about What is Cybersecurity and Its Importance to Business.

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Episode 59: Malta - The Insurance market landscape
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, we have a chat with Mr. Ramon Mizzi, Chairman, Association of Insurance Brokers, and Mr. John Tortell, Vice-Chairman, Association of Insurance Brokers about The Maltese Insurance Market landscape.
The Association of Insurance Brokers of Malta invites you to an event being organised for the first time in London in conjunction with FinanceMalta. The event titled Malta - The Insurance market landscape will be hosted at Lloyd's of London, London, United Kingdom on the 3rd of October 2023. The event will include a number of presentations on the Maltese Insurance market and the benefits of establishing a firm in Malta for UK brokers post-Brexit.
Interested to attend? Send us an email at events@financemalta.org

Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Episode 58: The Buzzword ’Embedded Insurance’: Exploring Its True Meaning
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this episode, we chat with Mr. Andrea Battista, Chief Executive Officer, Net Insurance about the new buzzword 'Embedded Insurance'.

Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
In today's episode, we're joined by Mr. Joseph Zammit Tabona, the Chairman of the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council (MFSAC). Tune in as he delves into the latest updates on Malta's Financial Services Strategy.
Download the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council‘s – Malta’s Financial Services Strategy – https://bit.ly/40t6H0E

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Episode 56: What is Malta’s Financial Services Strategy?
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this #FinTalks episode, we have a chat with Louis De Gabriele, Managing Partner, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates about Malta's Financial Services Strategy.
Download the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council's - Malta's Financial Services Strategy https://bit.ly/40t6H0E

Friday Aug 04, 2023
Episode 55: WSC Launches Malta’s First-Ever Green Bonds
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
In this episode, we have a chat with Mr. Karl Cilia, Chief Executive Officer of The Water Services Corporation - Malta. The Water Services Corporation (WSC) on the 29th of July 2023 announced the launch of Malta’s first-ever Green Bonds. The €25 million issuance will have a maturity term of 10 years and an interest rate of 4.25%.

Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Episode 54: Sustainable Investments
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Sustainable investments, often synonymous with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, focus on integrating long-term environmental, societal, and ethical factors into financial decision-making.
In this #FinTalks episode, we take a closer look at the buzzword "Sustainable Investments" with Dr. Nicholas Curmi, Partner, Ganado Advocates.

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Episode 53: Should Artificial Intelligence (AI) Be Regulated?
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
AI is transforming the financial sector, driving innovative solutions, and redefining the way we operate. But as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our daily lives, a burning question arises: "Should Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated?"
In this #FinTalks episode, we're excited to welcome a distinguished guest, Dr. Kyriaki Noussia, Associate Professor in Commercial Law at the University of Reading.
Join us as Dr. Noussia unpacks this complex issue. With her extensive knowledge in commercial law and a keen interest in the intersection of finance and technology, she will provide an in-depth discussion about the possible legal implications, regulatory challenges, and ethical considerations of AI.