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10 COMMERCIAL 30.6.2022 CALAMATTA Cuschieri, Malta's larg- est independent financial services group is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. Calamatta Cuschieri pioneered the Maltese financial services industry as early as 1971 and was a founding mem- ber of the Malta Stock Exchange, which today offers a wide range of financial services. Set up in 1971 by Alfred Calamatta under the name of A. Calamatta & Part- ners, Calamatta Cuschieri was born in 1992 following Alex Cuschieri's official partnership after several years of collab- oration. is would eventually become CC Finance Group. Since its inception as a stockbroking firm, the company has continued to evolve and modernise over the years, building on its strong heritage. While it continues to offer clients advice on in- vestments in bonds, funds and shares, it has also diversified its business to in- clude fund administration, wealth man- agement, life insurance and pensions services. e company's first inroad into fi- nancial technology came in 2004 when it started developing the proprietary software for what would become its award-winning proprietary trading platform, CC Trader, which went online in 2011, and has been recently rebrand- ed as Moneybase Invest. is April, CC Group launched Mon- eybase, Malta's first digital payments platform. e result of a €10 million investment which further consolidates CC Group's reputation in financial ser- vices and fintech innovation. Money- base users can benefit from an integrat- ed app that offers investments, SEPA and person-to-person payments, as well as cards more information is available on www.moneybase.com From its humble beginnings, Calamat- ta Cuschieri now employs 200 staff members, manages and administers more than 2 billion in assets, and serves over 30 thousand clients. is year, CC Group will continue working on its con- solidation phase while still delivering on its commitment to provide its clients with a personalised, high-value and comprehensive service. More information is available on Calamatta Cuschieri's website: www. cc.com.mt. Clients can get in touch on +356 25 688 688, via email at info@cc.com.mt, or by visiting one of the branches lo- cated in Birkirkara, Sliema, Fgura, and Mosta. Calamatta Cuschieri celebrates 50th anniversary BRITISH High Commissioner Katherine Ward LVO OBE, has officially inaugurated the 'British Heritage Food Hall' within the Savina Artisan Centre in Xewkija Gozo. Ward was greeted by John Magro, Chair- man of Magro Brothers, as well as his chil- dren Joanna Mercieca Magro, Manager of Savina Creations Ltd, Christian and Nich- olas Magro. e 'British Heritage Food Hall' present- ly offers an array of exquisite British de- lights in joy-giving packaging. e current range includes a wide selection of keepsake tea caddies, English confectionery and sweets in beautiful presentation boxes and award-winning range of condiments, rel- ishes and pairing sauces for the pantry. is dedicated food hall is an extension to an exceptional selection of regional Italian delicacies, 'Piaceri Italiani' and of course… the flagship products, produced locally, under the Savina brand. Savina Artisan Centre opens British Heritage Food Hall HSBC Bank Malta's commercial banking clients invited to 'taste history' AFTER an absence of almost three years due to the pandemic, HSBC Bank Malta hosted its first networking event for commercial banking clients at the Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu. Simon Vaughan Johnson, Chief Ex- ecutive Officer at HSBC Bank Malta, said: "On this special occasion, our first in-person event since the outbreak of the pandemic, we are here to reconnect and further strengthen our valued re- lationships. We're very much open for business and remain fully committed to delivering our Safe Growth strategy that is based on three core pillars: Sus- tainable Growth, Our Customers and Our People. Despite the challenging external environment, there are ample opportunities in Malta for internation- al business growth which we are well positioned to support as the leading international bank in Malta, bringing the best of HSBC to Malta." Pierre Brincat, Senior Corporate MME Relationship Manager at HSBC Bank Malta, who was standing in for Joyce Grech, Head of Commercial Banking, said: "It is apt for us to be here at the Malta Maritime Museum celebrating the country's maritime past, which enabled international trade in very different times. Today, at HSBC Bank Malta, we strive to connect our customers to global opportunities, en- abling their businesses to thrive. We appreciate the trust you place in HSBC, which we shall continue to respect with our commitment to serving our clients to the highest standards possible." e event was centred around the 'Taste history' concept created by Her- itage Malta. A team of curators, historians and chefs teamed up to create a unique ex- perience by recreating the meals that were recorded as being eaten in Malta during the 18th century. Clients had the opportunity to taste the food of a bygone era while enjoying the stunning view from the terrace. Liam Gauci, Chief Curator, explained how the food prepared for the evening was inspired by pages of history, paint- ings and records kept by the Order of St John. HSBC Bank Malta customer event at Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu