The FinTalks - A chat with FinanceMalta

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Alex Konewko of Finductive about embedded finance, the shift from traditional banking, and what this evolution means for customers, businesses and the wider financial services ecosystem. Episode 134: Embedded Finance: A Shift from Traditional Banking or a Positive Evolution?

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director, World Alliance of International Financial Centres, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 133: Global Financial Centres: Geopolitics, Digital Transformation, AI Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNrGQ-HyNJM

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Ed Vaizey, Baron Vaizey of Didcot; former UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, UK Government (former), during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 132: Malta's Fintech Future: Regulation, Innovation, and Talent Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obmNckdfhOA

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Nes Ozkan, Strategic Partnerships Manager (Europe), Rudiq, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 131: Tokenized Funds: The Next Frontier in Fund Management Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Tqkw0qH90

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Jurgen Kreuz, Founder, SECaaS.IT, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 130: Cybersecurity: Navigating Threats and Ensuring Compliance Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqBfPHEt5X4

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Dimitrios Litsikakis, Director, Profile Software, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 129: Malta's Role in a Digitally Driven Financial World Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhbuNRltIys

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Mike Wardle, CEO, The Z/YEN Group of Companies, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 128: Global Financial Services and Green Finance Indices Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1w0nNssnHI

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Lin Han, Founder, Gate.com, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 127: Cryptocurrency Growth, Security, and Market Transparency Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3c9XruHPU

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Dan Hanqvist, Deputy Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 126: Geoeconomics: Navigating Global Power Shifts and Opportunities Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyD2ImJ3NEo

In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Rory Renshaw, Partner, Simmons & Simmons LLP, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference. Episode 125: Capital Markets: Retail Investors, SMEs, and European Competitiveness Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j6UiHUwNbU

The Malta Stock Exchange has been active in financial literacy for a decade. Stephanie Galea, the head of the Malta Stock Exchange institute, explains that the original scope of the institute was aimed at retail investors – in particular ones who had no prior experience in this field. Given the increased activity in financial literacy provided by various other entities, the institute is now able t...

Why self-managed NPIFs have so much to offer There has been considerable interest in a new product now available in Malta: the self-managed Notified Professional Investor Fund launched in February 2025. Anabel Mifsud, the managing director of Fexserv, explained how the product has evolved since the NPIF was first launched by the regular, the Malta Financial Services Authority, in 2023. The competi...

Daniele Bernardi, the CEO of Diaman Partners CEO, wrote a book about the optimal way to invest in cryptocurrencies. In this episode of #FinTalks, he shared insights with FinanceMalta on ways to improve financial literacy to avoid making the most common mistakes, as well as about the important aspects of diversification and risk appetite. He also advises about the ways in which companies can assist...

Malta’s reputation as a FinTech hub is attracting many companies: one of these, Mellifera Kartiera, believes that there is considerable growth potential. Chairperson Joseph Camilleri explains.

Technology is by no means the only disruptor changing the corporate landscape. However, while we often look at its impact on operations, it also poses challenges for leaders. Alter Domus Malta CEO Przemyslaw Koger explains how good leadership skills need to evolve to ensure automation does not have a negative impact on employees’ motivation and empowerment, while also understanding the changing ex...

A KPMG survey carried out in summer 2024 across global CEOs identified some important trends with regard to the future, from challenges to opportunities, with 72% saying that they were optimistic about the economy. KPMG head of advisory David Pace explains how the ranking of challenges has changed since the previous editions, while analysing threats from logistical disruptions, climate change, a t...

Digitisation has become a buzz word for companies but before moving onto the Cloud and usingArtificial Intelligence, get your strategy and cybersecurity up to speed, the StrategicMarketing Manager of ICT Solutions, Finian Massa, advised. During this podcast,he analyses the trend towards risk-based approaches and their impact oncompliance and regulation. ‍

Regulation has grown exponentially since the financial crisis over 15 years ago. In this episode of #FinTalks, Vanessa Macdonald discusses the importance of compliance with Dr Robert Suban, Head of Banking and Finance, FEMA/ University of Malta, resulting in more and more jobs being created to cope with the relevant demands. This was the topic of a course organised by the University of Malta and t...

In this episode of #FinTalks, we delve into asset management and the various measures taken over the past years to increase Malta’s attractiveness as a jurisdiction. Join Vanessa Macdonald and Charlene Micallef, Head of Legal and Compliance/Altarius in this engaging discussion on what makes Malta so competitive, supported by the regulatory framework. Thisead ofThis episode offers insight into the...

In this episode of #FinTalks, Vanessa Macdonald talks to Robbert Brand,Managing Director/AIVHY, about adopting innovation and why companies may be reluctant to take the plunge. This episode would be of great interest to any company seeking to venture into this area, and about ways to ensure that it is done successfully.

In this episode of #FinTalks, Fabrice Demarigny, Chair of the European Capital Markets Institute and Global Head of Financial Markets/Forvis Mazars Group, talks to Vanessa Macdonald about the progress made in establishing the Capital Markets Union. He gives his insight into the important role it will play in the future of the financial services sector. This episode is of interest to stakeholders i...

Artificial Intelligence seems to be on everyone lips, but is it the solution to all problems? In this episode of #FinTalks, Vanessa Macdonald talks to Nicholas Vasse, Director/IBM Promontory, about this life-changing technology and how it can used to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The episode offers intriguing insight about ways to engineer and harness this technology and would be of intere...

In this episode of #FinTalks, Carmine di Noia, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs/OECD, discusses with Vanessa Macdonald the role of the OECD in setting global standards across financial jurisdictions. This episode would offer superb insight from the OECD about anyone interested in corporate governance and the advantage of confidence in the markets.

In this episode of #FinTalks, you can learn more about small countries and how they can leverage their size to their advantage. Vanessa Macdonald spoke to Emmanuel Daniel, futurist and global thought leader, about the importance of developing core competencies. This episode offers compelling insight into the importance of sustainable growth and its impact on future strategies.

In this episode of #FinTalks, Vanessa Macdonald talks to Alexandra Palinska, Executive director/EUROSIF, about ways to make finance more sustainable through policy and regulation, by creating a framework to support this. Whichever side of financing you are on, this episode will bring you up to date with the latest efforts to improve the thrust to widen the scope of sustainable activities.