CSB Advocates has contributed to the 4th Annual Maltese Wealth Management Conference that took place at the Hilton in St Julian’s. Organised by ESAFON, the event’s focus was on servicing and protecting family interests and wealth through Malta.
CSB Advocates managing partner and CSB Group’s executive director Andrew Zammit spoke about Malta’s appeal as a multi-family office jurisdiction, highlighting the increased availability of a wide spectrum of both regulated and unregulated solutions and structures. Cross-fertilisation of ideas and a high level of customisation are merely a few of the advantages multi-family office structures are able to provide.
Dr Zammit highlighted the fact that the global ultra-high net worth population is currently at record highs, with nearly 200,000 individuals collectively worth $28 trillion. He added that it is predicted that the billionaire population is going to grow to nearly 80 per cent by the year 2020, an increase of 1,700 billionaires.
This conference attracted family offices, family businesses, corporate investors, entrepreneurs, as well as financial services professionals, including strategic advisers, tax and estate planning experts and lawyers.
Second intake for International Trade Finance course
The University of Malta, together with the International Factors Group and Fimbank, has announced preparations for a new intake of students for the Certificate of Finance in International Trade. This unique international programme is the first university-certified specialist programme focusing on trade finance and aims to introduce participants to the world of international trade, logistics, trade supply chain management, asset-based lending and trade finance.
It also incorporates the IFG Academy Week, which is the only truly international comprehensive and integrated course on the theory and practice of factoring and commercial finance. The four-week curriculum, which will be held at Fimbank’s head office in St Julian’s, is designed to provide international participants with a wide range of competencies that will enable them to further their career in the corporate world.
University of Malta rector Juanito Camilleri said: “We are proud to be associated with the IFG and FIMBank in the formulation of this unique initiative. We are confident that this certificate programme, now in its second year, will continue to provide a sound framework for those wishing to pursue further study or seek a career in the field of trade finance.”
100,000 fans for Air Malta’s Facebook page
Air Malta has just reached 100,000 likes on Facebook, keeping its place among the most popular Maltese brands on local social media.
“This is fantastic news and we would like to thank all our fans who keep following us. We’re grateful to have such loyal customers who from time to time benefit from competitions promoted exclusively on our Facebook page,” said Air Malta’s deputy chief commercial officer, Joe Galea.
Air Malta’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/airmalta is regularly updated with the airline’s latest videos, images, blog posts, special offers and competitions offering free flights on selected destinations.
Air Malta’s followers also contribute regularly, sharing their experiences with constant feedback about Air Malta flights and services.