The Corporate Times

The Sofia Public Inquiry Report – “A landmark event with serious lessons to be learnt”

by DAVID FABRI LL.D., Ph.D. (Melit) “…standards of regulators and regulation in Malta have generally plummeted. No amount of conferences, optimistic sound bites and vague roadmaps will easily resolve what is…

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Expectations On Financial Sector’s Resilience To ICT Risk

“Digital transformation is essential and provides opportunities for the financial services sector and consumers alike. Its fast and nonrhythmic pace needs to be embraced with an open mind, but adaptation…

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Sudan…the Forgotten Tragedy

With the news dominated as they are with the unfortunate conflicts in Ukraine and the Holy Land, it seems there is no space for what is going on in Sudan.…

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Digital Transformation Driving GO’s Spirit Of Innovation

Digital transformation is not just about implementing new technologies but also about reshaping entire organisations’ mindsets and cultures. “I have been lucky enough to see GO through some of the…

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“Embracing New Payment Platforms As Opportunities Rather Than Threats, Crucial For Banks’ Survival.”

This coming April 17th, GANADO ADVOCATES will be once again hosting its annual Banking & Payments Law Seminar in collaboration with the Malta Bankers’ Association. “Particularly this year, we not…

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RS2’s Growth Fuelled By Evolution Of Payments Industry

30 years after its relocation to Malta to implement a card-based management system for a leading local bank, RS2 is today servicing some of the world’s largest banks, financial institutions,…

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The New Employment Agencies Regulations

The recent evolution of the labour market has triggered diverse atypical work arrangements prompting new Employment Agencies Regulations which come into effect on the 1st April. “While employment agencies’ fundamental…

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Malta Suffers Brunt Of 33% Drop In Suez Canal Trade

Ongoing assaults by the Houthi rebel group on commercial vessels have disrupted vital maritime routes in the Red Sea, with a reported drop of around 33% drop of trade passing…

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Critical Thinking At Work

Employers increasingly view critical thinking and problem-solving skills as assets in their employees, as these skills are what give businesses a competitive edge and establish them within a global context…

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The Interplay Between ESG and Succession Planning in Maltese Family Businesses

Simon Schembri is a Partner within the Corporate Department of Ganado Advocates and Philip Mifsud is a Senior Associate within the Corporate Department of Ganado Advocates. The acronym ESG (which…

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PR as Genuine Human Connection

by James Vella Clark I will start with a small admission: although this year kicked off with a bang, throwing me wholly into work, that did not stop the niggles…

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Ancient Law: A Joy And A Process

By David Fabri I recently re-visited Gorthyna, an old Cretan city-state, home to a famous code of laws (app 450 BC), which in part survives to this day. Significant fragments were…

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ShipLowCost.com Enters 12th Year of Operations

Any Local Retailer Is Now A Global Exporter Express Trailers’ online platform ShipLowCost.com started operating to satisfy a growing need from local online shoppers to buy products and have them…

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The Houthis Rocking The Boat In The Red Sea

Every so often, in what for some is a remote corner of the world, a crisis emerges that puts the name of a particular ethnic minority in constant mention in…

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A Quest To Transform The Culture of Tax

For Tax Commissioner JOSEPH CARUANA, a change in the mindset of taxpayers to understand their obligations to be tax compliant is not enough. “Transformation is key and this means a…

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Foreign Talent Starts Shining in Maltese Workplaces

Two Major Companies Award ‘Employee of the Year’ To Non-Maltese Employees If one wants to see how multicultural Malta has become, one only needs to ride a bus. Malta’s demographic…

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Doctors Start Embracing Digimed’s Potential

Healthcare Platform To Offer 24/7 Medical Consultations The first 30 doctors have just been onboarded on DIGIMED’s platform, in a positive response from the medical industry to the revolutionary healthcare…

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Is It Time To Start Showing Up?

A recent article published on fortune.com told of how a ‘Return To Office’ drive by SAP, Europe’s largest software company prompted 5000 employees to sign a letter saying that they…

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Maltese Startup TriStratus Opens Office in Cairo

TriStratus was established in 2021 as a startup specialising in cloud services. After only three years, the company has now just opened its first office abroad to tap into the…

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Economic activity in EU to regain pace through 2024 – report

Economic activity in the European Union is anticipated to gradually pick up throughout 2024 after a weak start to the year, according to the Commission’s latest economic forecast. As inflation…

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Study To Assess Key Trends in Employment Amongst 50,000 Europeans

Understanding the dynamics that shape our professional lives is paramount as part of a collective effort to improve the quality of the workplace. A comprehensive understanding of working-life quality enables…

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The Formative Years of Company Law

by David Fabri This article looks at the limited liability company model, which today is regulated by the Companies Act of 1995, and traces briefly its direct legislative origins. One…

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Elevating Infrastructure Quality, Key For Continued Success Of Tourism Sector

“The promising influx of visitors continues to fuel optimism for our tourism sector but our focus must shift to intensifying efforts in product development, particularly the improvement of urban environments.…

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Being Human As I Type

James Vella Clark is Media and Communications Manager at Corporate Identities and has been in the sector for the past 24 years. The more I think about my work as…

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The Year Of The Vote – A look at the Key Elections ahead

2024 is an election year unlike any other in history. Of course, simply holding an election does not guarantee that the process will be free or fair; however, elections with…

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The Future of Medical Equipment is Total Lab Automation and Digital Solutions

The constantly increasing demand for health services in Malta, both in the public as well as the private sector, requires ongoing investment not only to serve citizens better but to…

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“ETS Directive Should Not Be Politicized”, stakeholders say

1300 trailers are handled to and from Malta every week. Malta has no option but to rely on regular maritime connections to and from Europe to import most of its essentials.…

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“Furthering MDB’s Outreach Will Be My Priority” – Leo Brincat

Leo Brincat, Chairman of the Malta Development Bank Leo Brincat, who assumed the role of the Malta Development Bank's new Chairman, demonstrated a commitment to prioritising outreach as his top…

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EU moves closer towards stronger AML package

The European Union has inched closer towards a deal on a new anti-money laundering package, following a key agreement reached between the Council and the European Parliament. The institutions described…

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Real Political Will Is Needed For A Better Valletta

A report with a list of actions for a holistic strategy on the future of Valletta as a better entertainment and tourist destination is meant to be drawn up by…

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Architecting for Successful Cloud Adoption

By Jonathan Vella, Senior Cloud Solution Architect (Azure Core) at Microsoft Cloud adoption is no longer just a fad – it is a vital necessity for businesses that want to…

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Malta Law Academy holds Annual Company Law Conference 2023

One simply cannot escape companies. It would take a bold lawyer to ignore company law because most business in Malta is carried out by the 120,000 companies registered here. The…

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Geo-Politics in 2024: Out With The Old, In With The Same

Tonio Galea, Editor www.cde.news Most years in the geopolitical sphere end with more or less the same issues, though their intensity somewhat varies year in year out. Though then as…

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Startups Need To Strive For Digital Disruption

Startup FOMO Awarded ‘Best Digital Disruptor’ Award At Recent Pitchora Competition After participating in the recent highly anticipated Pitchora, a pitching competition showcasing innovative startups and a diverse group of…

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WSC With €315 Million Investment In Water Strategy

Amidst rising concerns over climate change and local rainfall decline, Malta's Water Services Corporation (WSC) has a decade-long, €315 million investment plan to strengthen the nation's water and wastewater sector.…

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Time to launch a vision for Valletta

by Victor Calleja In times of old when knights were bold Valletta was dubbed the “city built by gentlemen for gentlemen.” This much-quoted description should, in our wonderfully enlightened times,…

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The Thalidomide scandal: a legislative, political and regulatory failure

If you have never heard of Thalidomide, this may be a useful place to start. Interest in the scandal and its past ongoing consequences has recently been revived in the…

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AI in Taxation: Transforming or Replacing?

At the launching of his latest book titled “Our Planet Powered by AI”, Mark Minevich, a renowned AI pioneer and strategist, reaffirmed his belief that in the coming years several…

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EIB Group nearly reaches €1 Billion milestone in support of Malta’s economy

The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), stands as one of Europe's foremost catalysts for economic growth and climate action on the…

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Malta Stock Exchange To Grow International Listings

“Stock exchange listing adds to a company’s credibility” – Malta Stock Exchange Executive Chairman, Joseph Portelli The past eight years have seen the Malta Stock Exchange grow at a rapid…

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Arthritis And Work: How Arthritis Impacts Daily Working Life

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint condition, which causes pain, stiffness and mobility problems. Although it may be perceived as a disease of the elderly, about 43% of people with Osteoarthritis…

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Why Maltese Family Businesses Should Embrace ESG and Sustainability

In an era of increasing awareness and concern for environmental and social issues, the concepts of ESG and Sustainability have gained prominence and whilst often associated with large businesses, their…

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Local Art Auctions Fuelling Growth in Art Market…But More Appreciation Needs to be Nurtured

Over the last decade to fifteen years, a growing number of individuals have entered the art market as collectors. This surge is not solely attributed to the rise in artistic…

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Microsoft’s New Wave of AI Advancements Presented at Microsoft Ignite 2023

Eight months ago, Microsoft introduced Copilot for Microsoft 365 to help people focus on uniquely human work. Eight months down the line, a combination of surveys and experiments are already…

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The EU’s ETS Directive: Logistics Sector Expecting Stronger Lobbying At EU Level

“We will have to wait till the 1st January 2024 to start understanding the real effects that the EU’s European Emissions Trading System Directive is going to have on our…

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ELT Sector On Path To Full Recovery: One School’s Journey Towards Renewed Growth

A recent newsletter issued by the ELT Council to all English teaching organisations highlighted a sense of optimism that seems to be felt within the industry due to the fact…

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Two final elements of Fit for 55 adopted

EU Member States have adopted the revised Renewable Energy Directive and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, meaning that the EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of…

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Mental Health: Business leaders are vulnerable too

Hygeia Conference addresses mental wellness at work You cannot help others if first, you cannot help yourself. In the ongoing discussion on the need for action to safeguard employees’ mental…

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Class actions, companies and the Representative Actions (Consumers) Act, 2023

by David Fabri Companies need to be aware of the legal and regulatory structures and risks that may condition and influence their economic activities and ensure they have a clear…

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Op-Ed: Israel’s 9/11

Tonio Galea is editor of Corporate ID Group’s www.cde.news The unprecedented terrorist attack launched by Hamas on Israel shocked not only Israel but the whole world. It was a surprise…

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Rethinking the value of the Maltese terraced house

Earlier this year, a court decision that revoked a permit for a five-storey block in a row of terraced houses inSanta Luċija had sparked a crucial discussion about the significance…

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CEOs: The new PR frontliners

James Vella Clark is Media and Communications Manager at Corporate Identities and has been in the sector for the past 24 years. The role of the CEO today goes beyond…

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Cyber-attacks: As inevitable as wars

Despite the benefits of governments’ imposing new legal, regulatory requirements for cybersecurity, these can pose counterproductive conditions such as hefty costs towards compliance efforts, overly rapid reporting of incidents, or…

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Half of employees in 25 per cent of companies are non-Maltese

A recent survey by the Malta Employers Association found that one in four firms in the private sector reported that more than 50% of their employees are non-Maltese. Data presented…

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Malta’s dependency on food and the challenges of supply chain

David Fleri Soler, Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Section, Malta Chamber One aspect of our country as an island nation that seemingly continues to go unnoticed, but is of…

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Charting an economic model based on quality

Over the past couple of years, particularly while Malta was on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and following delisting, the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) sat down…

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The family business as a brand

In football, the equity of some of the most successful clubs, as with the longevity of their prestige, was never built on trophies or on the elevated status of some…

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