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Oct 2026

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From tech to finance, all the way to shipping and employment, lawyers of Ganado Advocates meet sector leaders to discuss topics of interest on Malta’s first law-based podcast, Ganado Meets.

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October 14, 2026Episode 515 min

11.4 Ganado Meets Funds with Albert Cilia

In this episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado’s Andre Zerafa, Partner, sits down with Albert Cilia, Managing Director of Trident Trust in Malta and Regional Director for Funds in Europe, to explore Malta’s growing appeal as a jurisdiction for family offices. From succession planning and multigenerational wealth management to governance, cross-border structures and regulatory stability, the conversation examines how Malta’s professional ecosystem supports family offices while highlighting the importance of long-term partnerships, tailored solutions and collaboration between advisors. As family offices become more sophisticated and institutional in their approach, the message is clear: long-term stability, effective governance and the right structures are key to preserving family wealth across generations, with Malta’s Notified Professional Investor Fund (NPIF) emerging as a potential solution.

September 30, 2026Episode 422 min

11.3 Ganado Meets Funds with Steven Grech

In this episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado's Andre Zerafa sits down with Steven Grech, Executive Director at CC Fund Services (Malta) Ltd to explore how automation and digitalisation are transforming the funds industry. From API connectivity and straight-through processing to digital AML onboarding, platform connectivity, tokenisation and AI, the conversation examines how technology is reshaping the way fund administrators operate while highlighting the continued importance of human oversight. As investor expectations evolve and processes become increasingly digital, the message is clear: the future lies in intelligent human oversight powered by technology.

September 15, 2026Episode 319 min

11.2 Ganado Meets Funds with Omar Cascun

In this episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado's Andre Zerafa speaks with Omar Cascun, Country Head for Malta at Apex Group, about the growing role of tokenisation in the asset management industry and its impact on the future of funds. From transforming how fund ownership is represented and distributed to enabling fractionalisation and hybrid fund structures, the conversation explores how tokenisation is creating new opportunities for capital, distribution and scalability. The discussion also looks at Malta’s early-mover advantage in digital assets and the importance of a strong ecosystem, while considering how tokenised funds and assets could lead to greater efficiency, transparency and faster settlement in the fund industry.

September 2, 2026Episode 226 min

11.1 Ganado Meets Funds with Andre Vella

In the first episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado's Andre Zerafa sits down with Andre Vella, General Manager at Fexserv Fund Services about the evolving role of fund administrators and the complexities of digital asset valuation. From 24/7 trading and fragmented price discovery to staking, DeFi and tokenisation, the conversation explores how Malta’s fund administrators are adapting through technology, expertise and continuous innovation. The discussion considers whether intraday valuations and tokenised funds could become the future of fund administration.

August 31, 2026Episode 18 min

11.0 Ganado Meets Funds Introduction

Ganado Meets is back with its newest series on Funds in Malta. This introduction episode by Andre Zerafa explores the depth of Malta’s fund-services industry, from fund administration and legal innovation to tokenisation, digitalisation, private equity, family offices and digital-asset valuation. With decades of experience behind it, Malta has developed a sophisticated ecosystem supporting the funds industry, and it’s time to showcase what happens behind the scenes.

January 29, 2026Episode 1225 min

10.12 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Jean-Claude Maher

In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado's Luke Hili speaks with Jean-Claude Maher, CEO of MeDirect, about how the bank’s ESG journey was shaped by the COVID-19 crisis and the need to reinvent its business model with resilience at its core. He explains how ESG was embedded from the outset as a strategic driver, leading to concrete investments and also addresses the challenges of ESG implementation, while emphasising that long-term value, market demand, and stakeholder trust make ESG essential to MeDirect’s future growth and relevance.

January 9, 2026Episode 1134 min

10.11 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Simon Naudi and Patrick Spiteri Staines

In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Luke Hili speaks with Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Group, and Patrick Spiteri Staines, Head of Sustainability, about what sparked the group’s commitment to ESG and how sustainability is being embedded across a global hospitality business. They reflect on the internal cultural shift that drove Corinthia’s ESG journey, the challenges of navigating regulation across multiple jurisdictions, and the importance of authentic, practical sustainability over slogans.

December 3, 2025Episode 1018 min

10.10 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Joyce Grech

In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Andre Zerafa speaks with Joyce Grech, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Malta, about how the bank’s global net-zero ambition is shaping its sustainability agenda. Joyce highlights major investments, including the energy-efficient transformation of the Qormi Hub, alongside efforts to support clients on their ESG journey. She also addresses key hurdles such as data gaps, supplier awareness, and regulatory uncertainty, and explains how culture-building, employee engagement, and strong governance are enabling HSBC to move beyond compliance and drive meaningful change within the Malta ESG Alliance.

November 17, 2025Episode 924 min

10.9 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Etienne Sciberras

In this episode of Ganado Meets the ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Luke Hili discusses with Etienne Sciberras, CEO of MAPFRE Middlesea, about how the company’s 50-year foundation legacy continues to shape its purpose: to care about what matters. From a global pledge toward carbon neutrality by 2030 to a strong focus on people, transparency, and community impact, Etienne shares how MAPFRE is going beyond compliance, making ESG a strategic driver for future-proofing business.

November 3, 2025Episode 827 min

10.8 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Liz Barbaro Sant and Sacha Said

Alberta Group is committed to protect life, property, and the environment in a natural evolution of its core values. Luke Hili sits down with Liz Barabaro Sant, Director at Alberta Group, and Sasha Said, Head of Compliance and Administration at Alberta Group, to explore how ESG can create long-term value and become a present-day differentiator rather than just a future obligation. They highlight the importance of overlapping and reinforcing areas of ESG, moving it to something at the heart of the company’s culture, learning from one another, and creating a collective impact while respecting each other and who they are.