The FinTalks - A chat with FinanceMalta

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  Episode 135: Taxation in Malta: An Overview 19.08.2026 26min

  In this episode of The FinTalks, FinanceMalta speaks with Rachel Zarb Cousin, President of the Malta Institute of Taxation, about the main tax schemes and changes currently in play in Malta.Taxation is a moving target, and the rules keep shifting both locally and abroad. Rachel breaks down the key schemes on the table, what has changed, and what these developments mean for businesses and professionals operating in the financial services sector.Episode 135: Taxation in Malta: An Overview
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  Episode 134: Embedded Finance: A Shift from Traditional Banking or a Positive Evolution? 17.06.2026 31min

  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?
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  Episode 133: Global Financial Centres: Geopolitics, Digital Transformation, AI 15.06.2026 23min

  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, AIOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNrGQ-HyNJM
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  Episode 132: Malta’s Fintech Future: Regulation, Innovation, and Talent 15.06.2026 9min

  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 TalentOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obmNckdfhOA
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  Episode 131: Tokenized Funds: The Next Frontier in Fund Management 15.06.2026 10min

  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 ManagementOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Tqkw0qH90
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  Episode 130: Cybersecurity: Navigating Threats and Ensuring Compliance 15.06.2026 13min

  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 ComplianceOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqBfPHEt5X4
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  Episode 129: Malta’s Role in a Digitally Driven Financial World 15.06.2026 16min

  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 WorldOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhbuNRltIys
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  Episode 128: Global Financial Services and Green Finance Indices 15.06.2026 11min

  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 IndicesOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1w0nNssnHI
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  Episode 127: Cryptocurrency Growth, Security, and Market Transparency 15.06.2026 14min

  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 TransparencyOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3c9XruHPU
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  Episode 126: Geoeconomics: Navigating Global Power Shifts and Opportunities 15.06.2026 13min

  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 OpportunitiesOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyD2ImJ3NEo
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  Episode 125: Capital Markets: Retail Investors, SMEs, and European Competitiveness 15.06.2026 11min

  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 CompetitivenessOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j6UiHUwNbU
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  Episode 124: Financial literacy: the MSE institute sharpens its role 09.09.2025 22min

  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 to focus its efforts on the professionals in this field who need to keep abreast of regulation and legislation, apart from its regular courses for every level of investor. The MSE is also involved in an Erasmus+ co-funded initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises and vocational training providers in adopting digital financial technologies.
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  Episode 123: Why self-managed NPIFs have so much to offer 02.06.2025 17min

  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 competitiveness of the self-managed NPIF is based on the fact that it only requires a notification procedure, which should allow fund managers to benefit from a quick time to market and comparatively lower setup and ongoing compliance costs.  
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  Episode 122: Navigating cryptocurrency investments 16.05.2025 14min

  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 with properly-regulated products that use mathematical algorithms to take the guesswork out of the equation.
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  Episode 121: A solution for payments and more 23.04.2025 19min

  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.
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  Episode 120: Leadership in times of change 16.04.2025 14min

  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 expectations of clients.
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  Episode 119: 72% of global CEOs are optimistic about future - KPMG survey 08.04.2025 21min

  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 tight labour market and geopolitical volatility to understand how these can turn into opportunities for a brighter, more stable future.
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  Episode 118: From digitisation to cybersecurity — how to close the gaps 02.04.2025 14min

  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. ‍
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  Episode 117: Enhancing compliance through education 27.02.2025 11min

  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 the Malta Financial Services Authority, aimed at improving the skills available in the jurisdiction.
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  Episode 116: Making Malta more competitive for asset management. 27.02.2025 14min

  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 challenges facing the industry and ways in which the industry is networking to build activity in this sphere.