The FinTalks - A chat with FinanceMalta

Episode 124: Financial literacy: the MSE institute sharpens its role

The Malta Stock Exchange has been active in financial literacy for a decade. Stephanie Galea, the head of the Malta Stock Exchange institute, explains that the original scope of the institute was aimed at retail investors – in particular ones who had no prior experience in this field. Given the increased activity in financial literacy provided by various other entities, the institute is now able to focus its efforts on the professionals in this field who need to keep abreast of regulation and legislation, apart from its regular courses for every level of investor. The MSE is also involved in an Erasmus+ co-funded initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises and vocational training providers in adopting digital financial technologies.

Episode 123: Why self-managed NPIFs have so much to offer

Why self-managed NPIFs have so much to offer There has been considerable interest in a new product now available in Malta: the self-managed Notified Professional Investor Fund launched in February 2025. Anabel Mifsud, the managing director of Fexserv, explained how the product has evolved since the NPIF was first launched by the regular, the Malta Financial Services Authority, in 2023. The competitiveness of the self-managed NPIF is based on the fact that it only requires a notification procedure, which should allow fund managers to benefit from a quick time to market and comparatively lower setup and ongoing compliance costs.

Episode 122: Navigating cryptocurrency investments

Daniele Bernardi, the CEO of Diaman Partners CEO, wrote a book about the optimal way to invest in cryptocurrencies. In this episode of #FinTalks, he shared insights with FinanceMalta on ways to improve financial literacy to avoid making the most common mistakes, as well as about the important aspects of diversification and risk appetite. He also advises about the ways in which companies can assist with properly-regulated products that use mathematical algorithms to take the guesswork out of the equation.

Episode 121: A solution for payments and more

Malta’s reputation as a FinTech hub is attracting many companies: one of these, Mellifera Kartiera, believes that there is considerable growth potential. Chairperson Joseph Camilleri explains.

Episode 120: Leadership in times of change

Technology is by no means the only disruptor changing the corporate landscape. However, while we often look at its impact on operations, it also poses challenges for leaders. Alter Domus Malta CEO Przemyslaw Koger explains how good leadership skills need to evolve to ensure automation does not have a negative impact on employees’ motivation and empowerment, while also understanding the changing expectations of clients.