Malta, a European island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a magnet for digital expats, evolving into a multicultural, cosmopolitan country shaped by global mobility. With remote work on the rise and millions embracing more flexible lifestyles, Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit invites non-EU nationals to call its shores home.
In Focus
New Cook Islands Special Report
A Pioneering Financial Hub: Insights from Tony Fe’ao on the Cook Islands’ Financial Services
By Dominic Hale
In this new supplement, Tony Fe’ao, a key figure in the Cook Islands financial sector, discusses the evolution, current offerings, and future directions of the Cook Islands as a premier jurisdiction for wealth management and asset protection. Over the past four decades, the Cook Islands has established itself as a well-regulated and highly regarded financial services hub, continually adapting to meet global best practices and the needs of its international clientele.
Navigating Malta’s Leading Residency Programmes: An Exclusive Interview with Jonathan Cardona, CEO of Residency Malta
Malta offers a range of residency options for non-EU nationals, from families seeking permanent residence to entrepreneurs and digital nomads. In this interview, Jonathan Cardona, CEO of Residency Malta, highlights the unique features of these programmes, the rigorous due diligence process, and Malta’s ongoing appeal in the global residency market.
UK Financial Services Leaders Demand AI For Real-Time Insights
AI is set to transform financial services organisations, but many are behind the curve. Operations leaders are now recognising the shortfalls of not having access to the data they need and see the significant benefits that AI can bring. New research from ActiveOps, provider of AI-powered Decision Intelligence for service operations, has found that almost half (46%) of businesses are only just starting out with AI – signifying a demand for this transformative technology.
Ethekwini Welcomes Re-Opening Of Hilton Hotel Durban
EThekwini Municipality welcomes the re-opening of Hilton Hotel Durban which will significantly benefit the City’s tourism economy as we mark the start of Tourism Month celebrated annually in September to promote domestic travel.
The hotel’s re-opening will also be adding to the luxury executive accommodation inventory of the City of Durban. EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba said the phased re-opening of the hotel will also strategically amplify the City’s business case when bidding to host national and international conferences.
Navigating African Trade Finance
We are privileged to interview Dr.Graham Bright JP, Head of Compliance and Operation Euro Exim Bank, a financial institution with global ambitions in trade finance. Euro Exim Bank has set its sights on the African market, a region rich in potential but also marked by unique challenges. We will delve into the inspiration behind Euro Exim Bank’s African expansion, its strategies to adapt to the diverse African market dynamics, and its approach to mitigating risks in African Trade Finance.
The African financial landscape is competitive, and Euro Exim Bank aims to differentiate itself by offering innovative financial products and services that prioritize working capital, facilitate bond raising for smaller companies, and leverage advanced payment guarantees. Mr. Bright will also share insights into Euro Exim Bank’s vision for empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, a vital driver of economic growth on the continent.
Nibnu Futur ta’ Fiduċja u Eċċellenza: Viżjoni għal BNF Bank
“Peress li ninsabu fi ħdan pajsaġġ finanzjarju li qed jevolvi b’rata mgħaġġla, ninsab eċċitati u determinat li nmexxi lill-Bank tagħna f’futur li jkompli jibni r-reputazzjoni tagħna, japprofondixxi l-fiduċja stabbilita fost il-partijiet interessati, u jmexxina lejn għoli bla paragun ta’ eċċellenza fis-servizz,” ikkummenta s-Sur David. Power Chief Executive Officer fil-BNF Bank.
Il-vjaġġ tal-BNF Bank s’issa kien ikkaratterizzat minn reżiljenza, innovazzjoni, u impenn lejn il-klijenti tiegħu, u huwa fuq din il-pedament li t-tim tal-BNF huwa impenjat li jibni l-kapitolu li jmiss tal-istorja ta’ suċċess tal-Bank.
Five Green Flags You Need to See in Your Ideal IT Partner
Five questions you need to ask to ensure you have the right IT partner to lead you through your digital transformation
With digital transformation, the only certainty in the years to come is uncertainty. We have seen that resilient and agile companies are more likely to survive the challenges facing businesses as technology evolves. And with continued uncertainty in the workplace, agile, scalable IT to meet your specific needs, is vital to business operations, proving managed IT services are more than just outsourced technology.
Rachel Thorne, Director of Operational Excellence at Espria, gives five key questions every business should ask to ensure they have the right IT partner for their needs.