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Jon Mallia Podcast

Jon Mallia

Jon Mallia, founder and director of IZRA Ltd., is known forproducing and hosting one of Malta's top podcasts and the popular debate showIl-KAZIN where he conducts hard-hitting interviews with politicians, businessleaders, and public figures.

He began his creative career in Malta’s music scene,particularly rap. A talented lyricist, he was encouraged by his peers to pursuehis craft in writing further, forking out into screen-writing and theatre playscripting. 

He is now engaged in producing and writing several projectsfor TV, cinema and Malta’s foremost online platforms.

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Empowering financial services

Empowering financial services

Speaker's Agenda

Day 1

Nov 19th

13:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee

Delegates arrive, collect materials, and network before the sessions begin.

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13:30
Opening by Conference Host

Trudy Kerr

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13:40
Opening Address & Keynote Speech

FinanceMalta Chairman

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13:50
Address by Minister of Finance

Hon. Clyde Caruana

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14:00
EnVision 2050: Quality as the Pillar of Malta’s Financial Future

Stefano Masino, Boston Consulting Group

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14:15
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

Panelists:

- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority
- John McIlwaine, EIF’s Senior Regional Representative for Italy and Malta
- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Bank of Valletta plc
- Joseph Zammit Tabona, Chairman, Malta Financial Services Advisory Council

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15:10
FIRE UP! Your Habits: Where executive wellbeing meets high-performance returns

Daphne Grech Cumbo

Up your Level | Coach & Trainer (ICF ACC)

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15:30
Coffee Break
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16:00
Host Intervention
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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

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16:35
Fireside Chat: Innovation & Regulation – Striking the Right Balance

Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Supervision Officer, MFSA

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

Short expert talks on the following topics followed by 2 panel discussions:
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The evolution of ESG and sustainable finance
Gabriella Borda, Chairperson, Sustainable Finance WG, MFSAC
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Fintech: Digital transformation in banking and financial services
Herman Ciappara, Chairperson, Fintech WG, MFSAC
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Family offices: Navigating a shifting regulatory landscape
Conrad Cassar Torregiani, Chairperson, Family Offices and Tax, MFSAC
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AI: Malta’s AI in Fintech Strategy
Ian Gauci, Chairperson, AI Working Group, MFSAC
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Aircraft Leasing
Nicholas Valenza, Partner, Mamo TCV
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Auto-enrolment – Pillar 2 Pensions
Matthew Brincat, Partner, Ganado Advocates

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Moderator: Jon Mallia, Podcast Host, Jon Mallia Podcast

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17:55
Evening Networking Reception

Informal networking over drinks and canapés

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Day 2

Nov 20th

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