Finance Malta together with a delegation from Ganado Advocates, GVZH Advocates and BDO (Malta) will be participating in Europe’s largest business blockchain event in Amsterdam on Wednesday and Thursday. The event will bring together over 6,000 delegates representing key sectors for two days of world-class content from leading brands embracing and developing cutting-edge blockchain technologies.
Presented in a series of top-level keynotes, interactive panel discussions and solution-based case studies with a focus on learning and building partnerships in the emerging blockchain space, Blockchain Expo will explore the industries that are set to be disrupted the most by this new technology, including manufacturing, retail, financial services, legal, healthcare, insurance, energy, music, government, real estate and more.
Communications package from Ozone
Ozone, a local network operator that focuses on servicing corporate markets, has launched ALLin1, a complete communications service for start-ups or businesses that are looking to overhaul their current systems.
The monthly plan includes unlimited free calls to local mobile and fixed line networks, free PBX and IP phones, free high-speed internet, free router and WiFi, as well as a free installation for every new system.
ALLin1 offers an opportunity for those who have multiple plans over different service providers.
HR forum
iGaming Idol recently organised HR Connect, an HR forum where human resources executives from leading iGaming companies came together to discuss the employment issues they are facing in this ever-growing industry, which today contributes to over 12 per cent of the economy.
The issues discussed included, among other things, the alternative locations where expat employees may find more affordable rental properties.
Michael Pedersen, CEO of iGaming Idol, said that although these companies operate within one of the most competitive arenas, they all experience similar obstacles.
Wazdan launch new European office in Malta
Wazdan, a leading supplier of award-winning slots to some of the most recognised operators in the igaming industry, has now established itself permanently in the iGaming capital of Europe with a state-of-the-art office complex in Malta. Located in Salvu Psaila Street, Birkirkara, the new office will house the global brand team, business development unit and primary European finance unit as well as providing casino operators dedicated account support.
Wazdan is growing rapidly in response to increased demand from casinos and players alike for their ground-breaking slots. With a portfolio of over 110 HTML5 slot games produced and additional new releases every month, Wazdan’s world-class studios are experienced in developing games and technologies for desktop, tablets and mobile, with a particular emphasis on mobile.
Jeremy Fall, who leads the Malta office as global brand and marketing director, said: “Malta’s flourishing igaming ecosystem and international reputation for an excellent jurisdiction supportive of new technologies makes it one of the best places to establish a strong presence. Malta is the connection point with European operators, and a perfect location to develop further as a strategic partner, it’s the best place to grow right now. It’s a sign of confidence in Malta that innovative companies like Wazdan invest here.”
EU funds event
Businesses and institutions gained insight into expected updates to the business-financing landscape in Malta at an event titled ‘Leveraging EU Funds: A Development Bank Perspective’ held by the Malta Chamber and Bank of Valletta.
The event focused on the new Multi-Annual Financial Framework for the period 2020-2027, the European Fund for Strategic Investments and the new Malta Development Bank.
Malta Chamber vice president Andrew Mamo noted how EU Budget discussions “generate significant interest and serve to mobilise all stakeholders to play a part in leveraging EU funds, even more so now that Malta really does recognise the direct and indirect benefits of the millions of euros from EU funding in recent years.”
He warned it would be unwise to expect similar or higher levels of European funds allocated to the island and stressed the importance of a carefully designed portfolio of blended financing streams that allows the country and businesses to invest in projects and initiatives.