FIMA Partners with MFSA and Finance Malta on Skills Development

Published on
Jun 2, 2025
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FIMA Malta
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The Financial Institutions Malta Association (FIMA) is pleased to announce new training initiatives designed to address the ongoing skills shortage within Malta’s financial services sector.

The FIMA Board. From right: Julian Goffin, Alex Azzopardi, Joseph Bugelli, Stefan Berry, Fiorentina D'Amore, Alan Cuschieri, Ilenia Diacono, and Nigel Grech.

In collaboration with Finance Malta and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), FIMA is developing targeted training programs. These initiatives were introduced during a special event marking our 7th anniversary, graciously hosted at Multitude Bank’s offices in Gzira. The event provided an opportunity for leading industry professionals and stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions about Malta’s evolving financial landscape.

FIMA Chairperson and Bitpanda Managing Director Fiorentina D'Amore emphasised our association’s commitment to tackling workforce gaps through relevant educational programs. D'Amore highlighted that financial services form a "knowledge economy," underscoring the necessity for a highly skilled, fintech-ready workforce.

“Today, we celebrate not just FIMA’s milestones but also the collective accomplishments and collaboration within Malta’s vibrant financial community,” D'Amore said. “Our clear mission is to cultivate a resilient and innovative ecosystem that fosters growth, collaboration, and regulatory excellence, while directly addressing the critical need for skilled talent.”

Looking ahead, D'Amore noted that 2025 would mark an important year for Malta’s financial services sector, anticipating new international compliance standards and regulatory frameworks coming into effect. She also underscored FIMA’s ongoing efforts to expand strategic partnerships and enhance banking relationships, which are crucial to the sector’s continued strength and sustainability.

Closing the event, Multitude Bank CEO Antti Kumpulainen expressed strong support for FIMA’s evolving role, describing Multitude Bank as the "bank for FinTech." He reinforced Multitude Bank’s dedication to fostering greater collaboration with FIMA and supporting its member organizations through specialized account and payment services.