Bank of Valletta has agreed a strategic alliance with with Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth management firm. As part of this agreement, BOV clients will be able to access a range of Barclays Wealth investment solutions and services which were previously not available onshore in Malta, BOV said.

Bank of Valletta's partnership with Barclays Wealth provides opportunities for BOV's clients to access Barclays proprietary funds (including the Global Beta range of funds) and other services and solutions. Barclays Wealth has chosen to partner with BOV because of its size, its reach within Malta and its reputation for professionalism and excellence in client care.

The agreement was signed by Tonio Depasquale, CEO at Bank of Valletta and Pete Horrell, Managing Director at Barclays Wealth.

"Through this agreement, Bank of Valletta customers will benefit from Barclay's expert support and specialists in the market sector through BOV's team of financial advisors" said Mr Depasquale.

"Bank of Valletta and Barclays Wealth will work closely with our investors to understand their specific requirements, help them select the right products and services and connect them to the wider range of financial support and expertise available from across the Barclays Group."

"Bank of Valletta is now giving access to an even more extensive choice of investment products, including world-class managed funds by Barclays", continued Mr Depasquale. "This gives investors access to collective investment solutions covering a broad spectrum of markets and geographical sectors"

Commenting on the venture, Mr Horrell said, "This alliance hits the sweet spot for the international Intermediaries business, cementing a partnership with a well established and highly regarded financial institution in a market where Barclays does not have an onshore presence. We will be working closely with BOV to provide access not only to our funds, but to support and advice throughout the distribution process."

A joint event will be held on November 22,at which BOV clients will have the chance to hear from Barclays Wealth's Head of Global Investment Strategy, Kevin Gardiner, about the current macro-economic trends facing the global economy. Kevin will also speak to a select group of BOV's senior staff members the following day.

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