FinanceMalta aiming to strengthen its presence in the North American market

As financial services are becoming more global, investors and businesses are seeking more international opportunities, and Finance Malta is currently eyeing a new opportunity in the United States. With this opportunity Finance Malta will be able to strengthen its’ presence in the North American market.

Speaking during FinanceMalta’s annual networking event, Chairman George Vella said the organisation is engaging with relevant stakeholders, including the US Embassy in Malta, to explore opportunities for the event. The initiative would build on FinanceMalta’s successful international outreach activities in key financial centres, including its already established presence during the annual Guildhall event in London.

In his speech, George Vella explained how as financial services become increasingly global, investors and businesses are seeking jurisdictions that can combine regulatory certainty and specialist expertise with strong international connectivity

He said that strengthening Malta’s presence in strategic markets remains a key priority in promoting the jurisdiction’s capabilities and creating new opportunities for the local financial services ecosystem.

“Malta’s financial services sector has always been built on strong international relationships and in this increasingly competitive international environment, maintaining Malta’s visibility among investors and decision-makers will be essential to sustaining long-term growth,” Mr Vella said.

He added that the enhanced links between Malta and the United States represent an exciting opportunity to deepen Finance Malta’s engagement with North American investors, businesses and professional communities.

“Our ambition is to continue showcasing Malta’s strengths as a trusted, specialised and forward-looking international financial centre. By working together with industry stakeholders and national partners, we can ensure that Malta remains well positioned in an increasingly competitive global environment,” Mr Vella added.

The event was also addressed by FinanceMalta’s Chief Strategy Office Bernice Buttigieg[NZ1.1] who also announced the publication of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report for 2025 where she said that this report confirms how FinanceMalta’s efforts, coupled with the close collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council continue to give direction to an industry that has confirmed itself as one of Malta's strongest economic pillars.

She said that today the sector employs close to 20,000 people and continues to create opportunities that extend well beyond the financial services sector.

“Effective international promotion of Malta’s capabilities is essential to ensuring that the country continues to compete successfully for high-value investment, talent and business opportunities. This is why the North American market represents an important opportunity for Malta’s financial services sector, particularly as businesses continue to seek jurisdictions offering expertise, accessibility and a stable regulatory environment,” she added.