Maximising your potential: Join our event and learn about support measures for tech companies
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry and Tech.mt are holding this informative session on the various financial incentives and support measures provided by local entities.
This event is a must-attend if you want to stay ahead of the competition and equip your business with the knowledge, guidance, and tools required to succeed.
Tech.mt is a public-private partnership between The Malta Chamber and the government.
Speakers
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A look at the Global Economy in 2023 and beyond by James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC Bank.
This will be a broad-based update on the state of the world economy and the possible impacts on the rest of the year caused by factors such as inflation, trade, supply chains and commodity prices, as well as the outlook for interest rates and currencies in different economies.
JAMES POMEROY: James is a global economist at HSBC. He joined the Economics team in 2013 and much of his work focuses on longer-term trends and themes, and the impact that they have on the economy and policy decisions today. Much of his work is focused on demographic data and trends, which extends to consumer trends, urbanisation and technology adoption.
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A session that delves into the key messages from PwC’s Governance Survey conducted last year (and where relevant drawing parallels with The Malta Chamber’s Family Business Committee, recently published).
This with a view to giving practical solutions/ideas to improve the effectiveness of governance practices in these areas. Such key areas include:
– Board composition: Respondents expressed that they would look beyond the focus on specific expertise and value more behavioural traits such as strong independent thinking and the right communication skills. We will explore ideas around the role and value of the independent director; being more deliberate around board competences needed and sought; considering behavioural traits not just technical competence and background; and ensuring there is focus on the skills and personalities you need on your specific board.
– Board diversity: Respondents confirmed very few feel the need for younger people on the board and in fact very few have a succession plan in place (this is not only an issue for SMEs!). Almost all feel the need for better gender diversity but struggle with the pool of available people. There were mixed views on the need/importance of cultural diversity in business leadership
– Transparency and reporting: Most respondents were happy in terms of the overall picture on enterprise risk management systems and information reporting even though a lot complain on the length of board packs and also that they do not feel they have enough data re more specialised areas like ESG and Tech.
These findings can then be used to inform short presentations/discussions on practical measures that can be taken by all businesses adapted to fit their particular context, in each of the following areas:
A skills and competence matrix for board and senior management. What key areas of expertise should I consider: Strategy, Risk, Business and markets, Finance, People?
How this should inform board composition and a succession plan.
The value of an independent director.
Taking gender and diversity-smart initiatives.
Providing the board with the right information to be effective
SPEAKERS
Dr Marthese Portelli – CEO, The Malta Chamber
Dr Portelli is a law graduate from the University of Malta specialising in applied business law and IT. Throughout her 27 years of working experience she occupied several managerial posts and spearheaded nationwide projects within the private and public sectors. In 2013 she contested the general election successfully and was re-elected again in 2017, during which she shadowed challenging portfolios including Eu Affairs, Energy, Environment, Transport, Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Planning and Property. Following her departure from politics, she ventured into the sphere of Sectoral Representation while working as a management consultant in her professional capacity. Since 1st May 2021 she took on the role as CEO of The Malta Chamber. She is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta and sits on the Board of Directors of PBS Limited, Malta Business Bureau, Education Malta and Tech.mt.
Lucienne Pace Ross – Assurance Partner at PwC, Malta
Lucienne Pace Ross is an Assurance Partner and the quality and risk Partner at PwC Malta. Lucienne is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA). Lucienne has been with the firm since 1997 and acts as an assurance engagement leader on diverse client portfolios including groups of companies and other non-group companies that vary in size and structure. Lucienne’s client portfolio has led her to gain experience in the audit of local and foreign-owned companies engaged in various areas of industry and commerce, particularly financial services. Lucienne is also involved in a number of non-audit assurance engagements, including control assurance engagements under ISAE 3402.
Chris Mifsud Bonnici – Tax Senior Manager at PwC, Malta
Chris is part of the Tax and Legal Services line of service at PwC Malta where he helps drive the firm’s governance, risk and compliance offering. He has a keen interest in regulatory trends and innovation and is recently focusing on digital and ESG/sustainable finance related initiatives. He is experienced in advising asset management and other regulated businesses on tax, structuring and regulatory matters. He joined PwC Malta in 2013 after three years with PwC Legal LLP in London and is a dual Maltese and English qualified lawyer. He specialised in International Commercial Law at Kings’ College, London and is an associate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Luca Balzan – Senior Associate at PwC, Malta
Luca is a Senior Associate forming part of the legal team within the tax and legal department at PwC, specialising primarily in the fields of corporate law and capital markets. He advises local and international clients on general corporate law, commercial law and tax matters, with a client portfolio ranging from small local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He also advises private and publicly listed companies, regulated entities and credit institutions on issues of corporate governance and prevention of market abuse. Luca graduated as a lawyer from the University of Malta and holds a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge with a specialisation in Commercial Law.
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The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is celebrating 175 years of representing, connecting and supporting businesses of all sizes and in all industries.
This event will be under the patronage of H.E. Dr George Vella, President of Malta.
Dr Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament will also be joining us as will Government and Opposition representatives.
This grand event will have:
a fine selection of welcome drinks and canapes;
a lavish three-course meal with accompanying wines;
a post-dinner networking drinks with a selection of liquors, a whiskey bar and chocolate
The Malta Chamber believes that low achievement levels in our education system and the underperformance of our educational system became an endemic challenge that has hardly improved over the last decades, requiring the country to commit publicly to bold objectives and implement drastic measures. Our National Conference, with the participation of the Government and education stakeholders, will focus on bringing all players together to contribute towards positive change.
This third session, organised in collaboration with RSM Malta, will help you understand and leverage your personal values, how to put them into practice and how to develop a values-based leadership approach.
The Malta Chamber and the Malta Business Bureau, in collaboration with the General Workers Union, are organising a business seminar entitled ‘The Ripple Effect of AI’ as part of the TransformWork Project, which aims to promote a discussion on different aspects of digitalization at the workplace. Artificial Intelligence plays an important role in making business operations more efficient, but it does not come without potential impact on workers. During this event, we will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence at the workplace and learn more about the recent EU legislative initiatives in the field of AI. A discussion will follow with social partners and experts in the field of AI.
The German-Maltese Business Council and The Malta Chamber are pleased to invite you to an information and networking event which will take place at the Malta Chamber and it will be providing useful information on how to set up business in Germany. The session will take the relational approach and participants would be able to understand better the German “personality/character” and the language perspective. The speakers will recount their experiences and present practical ways and tips on how to go about setting up business in Germany.
