About the Conference
Join us on the 13th November from 13.30 for a half-day Conference. Camilleri Preziosi’s upcoming Corporate Finance Conference will bring together banks, business leaders and finance experts to assess the level of sophistication of the local corporate finance landscape. The event will feature keynotes, economic presentations and discussions on whether it is time to push for the evolution of corporate finance in Malta, both from the lenders’ and borrowers’ end.
Gain expert insights, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and expect valuable networking opportunities.
This event has been accredited with 3.25 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Core competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.
Agenda
13:30 – 14:15
Registration of Participants
14:15 – 14:25
Keynote Address: Evolve or be Left Behind: Adapting Corporate Finance to a Changing Context
Speaker: Louis de Gabriele (Camilleri Preziosi)
14:25 – 15:05
Economic Backdrop: Corporate Finance, the Current Status Quo
Speaker: Gordon Cordina (Bank of Valletta plc)
15:05 – 15:50
Discussion | Banks: A Universal Solution for Corporate Finance?
Are corporate borrowers’ debt funding requirements comprehensively addressed by banks, and may corporate borrowers make themselves more creditworthy?
Moderator: Andrei Vella (Camilleri Preziosi)
Panelists: Nicky Camilleri (Salvo Grima Group), Sarah Curmi (Deloitte Malta), Simon Grech (Bank of Valletta plc), Michael Buhagiar (Camilleri Preziosi)
15:50 – 16:15
Networking Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:00
Discussion | Beyond Banks: Alternative Avenues for Corporate Finance
A discussion around the local landscape serving as an alternative to bank financing, including capital markets, venture capital and angel investments.
Moderator: Malcolm Falzon (Camilleri Preziosi)
Panelists: Edward Rizzo (Rizzo Farrugia & Co Stockbrokers Ltd), Helen Chorley (Property & Angel Investor on Sky TV), Herald Bonnici (PEVCA Malta), Nicola Buhagiar (Camilleri Preziosi)
17:00 – 17:45
Discussion | Financing Strategy in M&A: Risks, Leverage and Opportunity
Exploring Malta's evolving M&A landscape, including financing structures in the current economic and regulatory environment, and valuation considerations specific to Malta's market.
Moderator: Donald Vella (Camilleri Preziosi)
Panelists: David Pace (KPMG), Eric Mackay (PwC Malta), Lorraine Vella (Malta Financial Services Authority), Kirsten Debono Huskinson (Camilleri Preziosi), Lisa Abela (Camilleri Preziosi)
17:45 – 18:00
Closing Address
18:00
Networking Drinks Reception