Month: July 2026

HSBC Bank Malta employees have come together to support the ALIVE Cycling Challenge for Cancer 2026, to contribute to one of Malta’s leading fundraising initiatives dedicated to cancer research.

During the first quarter of 2026, 45 HSBC Malta colleagues took part in the initiative by cycling, running, walking and swimming, combining personal effort with a shared purpose. Over the course of the challenge, employees collectively completed 5.5 kilometres of swimming, 1,000 kilometres of walking and running, and 425 kilometres of cycling. HSBC Malta also provided a €5,000 sponsorship to the Alive Charity Foundation in support of its work.

Organised by the Alive Charity Foundation, the ALIVE Cycling Challenge brings together cyclists, organisations and the wider community to raise funds for cancer research in Malta. Since its inception, the initiative has raised over €1.1 million in support of the University of Malta through the Research, Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT), funding a range of important research projects.

HSBC Malta’s involvement this year builds on its continued support for community initiatives that aim to deliver long-term positive impact. Funds raised through the 2026 challenge will contribute directly to ongoing and future cancer research projects in Malta, helping to strengthen local scientific capability and bring hope to patients and families.

Glenn Bugeja, Chairperson of the HSBC Sports and Social Committee said, “Cancer can affect so many people, including our colleagues, customers, friends and families. By supporting the ALIVE Cycling Challenge, we’re helping fund research that can lead to better outcomes in the years ahead. It’s a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together.”

Alive Charity Foundation Chairperson Nicky Camilleri thanked HSBC Malta for its continued support, “We are grateful to HSBC Malta and its employees for standing with us once again. Their support helps us continue investing in research that has the potential to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives.”

Two BOV Visa Cardholders, together with their respective guests, were presented with an all-inclusive VIP package to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the USA thanks to Visa. The winners were drawn at the end of the BOV Visa Spend and Win FIFA World Cup™ campaign, which ran from 16 February to 26 April 2026. The lucky winners were presented with their prizes during an event held at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium.

The 1^st prize winner, Capt. Alex Muscat Sciortino, won an all-inclusive 4-night stay in a 4-star accommodation in New York and two Category 1 tickets for the highly anticipated Final Match, which will be played at the New Jersey Stadium in New York on Sunday 19^th July. The 2^nd prize winner, Ms Fleur Marie Ghirxi, won a 5-night all-inclusive package in a 4-star accommodation in Miami, and two Category 1 tickets for two Group Stage Matches.

Whilst congratulating the winners, BOV Chief Personal and Wealth Officer, Mr Simon Azzopardi, thanked Visa for giving this opportunity to BOV customers. “Visa, apart from supporting one of the biggest football events in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, supports us every day with simplified and secure payments. To be eligible, participants needed to use their Visa cards more than 25 times during the promotion period, and our winners got their first-hand experience of that convenience and peace of mind that Visa payments can offer, both through the wide range of physical credit and debit cards available, as well as through the digital wallet solution.”

Attending the presentation to the winners, apart from the Bank’s Chief Personal & Wealth Officer, were BOV’s Head of E-Banking Unit, Mr Chris Degabriele, BOV’s Head of Marketing & Product Lifecycle, Mr Daniel Magrin, and Visa Country Manager for Malta, Mr David Farrugia.

With the 4-year wait now officially over, FIFA World Cup 2026™ is currently running across Mexico, USA and Canada. This year’s edition is the biggest and most exciting to date, with a record 104 fixtures played over a period of 39 days and with 48 national teams competing.