In keeping with its guiding principle that superior knowledge leads to superior investment performance, Curmi and Partners recently launched the first in a series of informal investor lunches for its clients themed 'Performance through knowledge'.

The events aim to provide a relaxed yet stimulating environment conducive to candid dialogue with leading figures from companies quoted on the Malta Stock Exchange.

The first guests of honour were Fimbank president Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger and CFO Marcel Cassar, who gave a succinct outline of the current operating environment.

In stark contrast to the hostile environment which many banks are experiencing globally, Fimbank is capitalising on its trade finance specialisation and clearly benefiting from margin expansion in this area.

Investors gained useful insight into Fimbank's exciting growth plans.

Ms Lütschg-Emmenegger and Mr Cassar comprehensively answered the various lines of questioning from audience.

Also present on behalf of Curmi and Partners were host director David Curmi, director Neville Curmi, equity analyst Martin Webster, and portfolio managerKarl Micallef.

For details on similar future events contact Alexia Farrugia at Curmi and Partners on 2134 7331 or e-mail Ms Farrugia at afarrugia@ curmiand partners.com.