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.
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