Chief Strategy Officer
FinanceMalta

Bernice Buttigeg

Bernice holds both a Doctorate and Master’s degree in Law from the University of Malta and has built her career on fostering innovation and growth within the financial sector. As Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary to the Board at FinanceMalta, she plays a critical role in defining the organization’s strategic direction.

Leading initiatives to position Malta as a premier international financial center, Bernice actively cultivates collaboration among key industry stakeholders. In addition to her position at FinanceMalta, Bernice is actively involved in the Programme Management Office of the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council (MFSAC), where she ensures the effective coordination and implementation of Malta’s Financial Services Strategy launched in March 2023. She is also a member of the European Investment Bank Group’s Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) and serves as a Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC).

Earlier in her career, Bernice was the Secretary General of both the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP) and the Malta Branch of the International Fiscal Association. She was instrumental in founding STEP (Malta) and in the creation of FinanceMalta itself. She also served on the Accountancy Board and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta, where she teaches financial services topics to Master’s students within the Faculty of Laws.

Empowering financial services

Empowering financial services

Speaker's Agenda

Day 1

Nov 19th

0:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:00
Opening by Conference Host

Trudy Kerr, Award Winning Interviewer, Presenter, Motivational Speaker and Live Events MC

13:15
Opening Address & Keynote Speech

FinanceMalta Chairman

13:25
EnVision 2050: Quality as the Pillar of Malta’s Financial Future

Delegates can expect a walk through Malta Vision 2050, its key pillars and the critical role of the financial services sector in realising this vision.


Jonathan Spiteri, Member - Malta Vision 2050 Team

13:40
Panel Discussion: The Future of Malta’s Financial Services – Raising the Bar on Quality

Presentation:

Jürgen Kreuz: The impact of AI on Financial Services
Founder | Cyber Security Consultant | IT-Auditor | Coach | ISO27001 | Trusted Advisor


Panel session:

- How regulatory frameworks can support high-quality financial services
- Ensuring Malta remains a competitive yet sustainable jurisdiction
- The role of talent, governance, and technology in financial excellence


Moderator
: Keith Zahra, Communications & EU Affairs Specialist

Panelists:

- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority
- John Mcilwaine, Senior Regional Representative for Italy and Malta, European Investment Fund
- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Bank of Valletta plc
- Joseph Zammit Tabona, Chairman, Malta Financial Services Advisory Council
- Jürgen Kreuz, Founder | Cyber Security Consultant | IT-Auditor | Coach | ISO27001 | Trusted Advisor

14:35

Giovanni Cunti, CEO Europe, Gate

14:55
FIRE UP! Your Habits: Where executive wellbeing meets high-performance returns

We'll take a moment to reflect, connect and take actionable steps that boost performance and wellbeing. Mindset is at the core of the FIRE framework, which we will use to get more Flow, make a better Impact, fulfil our Roles and Excel in our days.

Daphne Grech Cumbo

Up your Level | Coach & Trainer (ICF ACC)

15:15
Coffee Break
16:00
Host Intervention
16:15
Fireside chat: Rethinking Scale: A small nation’s Role in a Digitally-Driven Financial World

Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot), member of the House of Lords, broadcaster and business adviser
Dimitris Litsikakis, Director, Profile Software

16:35
Fireside Chat: Geo Economics and the Future of Finance: Navigating Power, Policy, and Regulation

Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Officer Supervision, MFSA

Dan Hanqvist, Deputy Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School

16:55
Spotlight Sessions: Key Trends Shaping Malta’s Financial Future

The evolution of ESG and sustainable finance
Gabriella Borda, Chairperson, Sustainable Finance Working Group, MFSAC

Fintech: Digital transformation in banking and financial services
Herman Ciappara, Chairperson, Fintech Working Group, MFSAC

Family offices: Navigating a shifting regulatory landscape
Conrad Cassar Torregiani, Chairperson, Family Offices and Tax, MFSAC

AI: Malta’s AI in Fintech Strategy
Ian Gauci, Chairperson, AI Working Group, MFSAC

Aircraft Leasing
Nicholas Valenza, Partner, Mamo TCV

Auto-enrolment – Pillar 2 Pensions
Matthew Brincat, Partner, Pensions and Employment, Ganado Advocates


Moderator: Jon Mallia, Founder of Izra Ltd., Podcaster & TV Producer

17:55
Evening Networking Reception

Informal networking over drinks and canapés

Day 2

Nov 20th

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