Malta, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea boasts a rich history, stunning natural landscapes, and a thriving economy. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, its strategic location has long made it a coveted territory. Its history is a tapestry woven with influences from Phoenicians,…
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BNF Bank Achieves Targeted Growth Milestones in 2023
BNF Bank announced a robust financial performance for the year 2023, recording a profit before tax of €13.0 million – a 6.75% increase over 2022. Higher profitability in 2023 was primarily due to increased net interest income of €32.5 million (2022: €25.8 million). In addition to net interest income, net…
KwaZulu-Natal Province’s Commitment to ESG
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s eastern coast province has placed ESG front and centre as it seeks to realise a fairer and more prosperous future for all marked by sustainable development, social inclusion, and responsible governance. The province’s breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and abundant natural resources have positioned environmental stewardship at the…
Malta Invites Non-EU Entrepreneurs To Start Up In Malta
Malta is inviting non-EU entrepreneurs to launch their new ventures, or scale up their existing ones, using Malta as their base. The new Malta Startup Residence Programme is intended for third country nationals who are willing to use Malta’s attractive and lucrative startup ecosystem for their highly innovative start-up or…
The State of Trade: A Plan for Growth
Without global trade, our lives would be very different: no electrical goods produced in the Far East or weaves made in Asia, and the food in domestic kitchens would be uninspiring, without access to produce from around the world. Short-term trade restrictions, goods scarcities and port closures revealed a weak…
Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trusts
Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trusts, a new and innovative tool for the protection of relationship property. What is a Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust? A Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (“IRPT”) is a new and innovative tool designed to provide couples who are…