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17 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 18 JULY 2021 COMMERCIAL MEDIRECT Bank Malta is helping clients consolidate their portfolio of investments into one convenient and efficient place, to save them time and money. Through a new promotion, MeDirect Bank is now also rewarding clients transferring their assets onto the Bank's online platform. "A diversified investment portfolio is important. Having investments in different asset classes, sectors and in- dustries helps manage risk in a better way. There are times when one may consider other options but, more often than not, consolidation can save time and money and at MeDirect Bank we are dedicated to find the best solutions to our clients," said Adrian Vella, Head – Investment Network. MeDirect Bank is offering clients the opportunity to consolidate their fi- nances rather than having their assets spread with different providers. The consolidation of finances gives inves- tors a better overview of their complete financial portfolio, rather than having to go through apps or websites of var- ious financial services providers to stay abreast of one's financial matters. In ad- dition, such a scattered approach makes it all the more difficult to understand one's overall financial performance and target-oriented goals. Adrian Vella added: "Consolidation would also mean having one universal financial advisor. Having assets spread over a number of institutions will usu- ally mean dealing with different finan- cial advisors and different communica- tion channels, which can easily become time-consuming and cumbersome. Be- sides, this will also allow a single finan- cial advisor to better understand and efficiently guide the client's portfolio of investments." Consolidating finances with MeDirect Bank also allows investors to trade an- ywhere, anytime using the convenient online platform. Having a better over- view and understanding of investments allows for better assessment of finances. When consolidating finances with MeDirect Bank, the bank's low banking and investment fees enable clients to save money when trading and executing transactions, allowing them to retain a higher share of the returns made of their investments. MeDirect is not short of diversifica- tion and offers a selection of investment products, including funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, and model portfolios, which are baskets of investment funds aimed at diversifying investment risk and achiev- ing better returns. Investors can start investing for as low as Eur100. Moreover, MeDirect is offering clients who choose to consolidate their portfo- lios a bonus of Eur300 as well as a re- imbursement for any third-party trans- fer-out fees of up to 0.5% of the total value of the securities moved. Customers interested in taking ad- vantage of this promotion can open an account with MeDirect and submit a transfer request together with a state- ment of holdings showing their in- vestment portfolio. MeDirect will then handle the rest and contact the existing investment custodian to arrange the transfer. For more information about the promotion including the terms and conditions can be accessed through this link: https://promo.medirect.com.mt/ consolidate-your-assets/ MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc, com- pany registration number C34125, is licensed to undertake the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371) and investment services under the Investment Services Act (Cap. 370). Offer is Valid till the end of August 2021. Terms & Conditions Apply. MeDirect Bank Malta helps clients consolidate their portfolios THE General Workers' Union (GWU) - Youths is a Voluntary Organisation, affiliated to and forming part of the GWU. The GWU - Youths represents in- dividuals who are considered youths, i.e. under 35 years of age. The said section also par- ticipates in national and inter- national affairs affecting youth in society. In Malta, the GWU Youths is part of the Kunsill Nazzjonali għaż-Żgħażagħ (KNŻ) and internationally at the European Trade Union Confed- eration (ETUC). The Young Workers Move- ment was founded on Au- gust 27, 1944, when a rally for young workers was organised by the GWU (a year later after the GWU itself was founded). The first Executive Commit- tee was held on 11 May 1945. Any GWU member under the age of thirty-five (35) is also automatically considered part of the GWU - Youths at no ad- ditional cost. GWU - Youths is formed by students, employed or unemployed youth. Youths are the driving force for change and equality, a movement that helps promote a more inclusive and sustainable civil society. Objectives The main target audience are youths in general. Through this initiative youths of any gen- der, with different educational backgrounds and from differ- ent work sectors can partici- pate in our activities and gain further knowledge on their em- ployment rights. Thus, active citizenship, social inclusion, and solidarity for all will be at the core of these activities. The GWU-Youths will target youths in a non formal learning environment, mobility, and in- formation sharing. Youths will share their working experience and learn from each others' skills and difficulties that they may face in their studies or at work. This will lead the young participants to be more con- fident and improve their self esteem through social integra- tion. These activities will provide confidence and create team spirit in the individuals, in turn will aid them to overcome peer pressure, parental expec- tations, exam stress and cyber bullying because they will have a contact point, which can sup- port them. Ultimately, the organisation promotes youths to become ac- tive citizens within Non-profit Organisations, where they will be given the opportunity to continue developing within the organisation and will con- tribute to the society and thus will strengthen volunteering in Malta. The objectives are as follows: 1. strengthen the work of GWU youths - volunteers 2. promote workers' rights by means of the promotional ma- terial 3. promote volunteerism by training youths so that they are better equipped for the world of work 4. encourage more youths to join the organisation and thus promote volunteer- ism as a great importance to society 5. provide the right environ- ment for the youth volunteers to improve their skills in lead- ership, communication and or- ganisation skills. The GWU Youths initiative ties in with the vision of "great- er democratic participation, equitable economic and social progress for all, and inclusive change". The GWU Youths Plan: - Social Inclusion - will im- prove the well-being and active participation of young people with fewer opportunities, in- cluding but not limited to im- migrant youth, youth at risk of poverty, gender diverse youth, and LGBTIQ youth - Promotes a community that encourages equality in our so- ciety and in the workplace, this is reflected in our equality and mental health policies - Encourages and supports in- clusion in community life - Assists in the labour market - Organises voluntary and community activities - young people will be more active in the community through social- ising at training, conferences, stalls and workshops. The initiative is one that will further strengthen Nation- al Youth Policy 2015 - 2020 through its social inclusion, volunteering and community work and provides an action plan. GWU Youths Plan