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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 26 OCTOBER 2025 COMMERCIAL BOV marks Global Ethics Day 2025 with a call to re-think ethics in the digital age BANK of Valletta (BOV) proudly joined the global community in celebrating Global Ethics Day 2025, reaffirming its commitment to integrity and ethical leadership across the financial sector. This year's official theme, Ethics Re-en- visioned, set by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, calls on organisations worldwide to rethink how ethics and innovation can evolve hand in hand in an increasingly digital world. As an active participant in the Carneg- ie Council's Global Ethics Day initiative, BOV continues to champion a strong culture of integrity through year-round awareness campaigns, training sessions, and educational initiatives. Throughout 2025, the Bank organised several em- ployee engagement activities focused on ethical decision-making, responsible AI use, data protection, and anti-finan- cial crime awareness. In the months and weeks leading up to Global Ethics Day, employees across all functions partici- pated in internal discussions, workshops, and story-sharing sessions highlighting the power of voice in building a transpar- ent and values-driven workplace. "In a world where technology often moves faster than regulation, ethical leadership must take the lead," said Ana- toli Grech, Group Chief Compliance Of- ficer at Bank of Valletta. "At BOV, we're digitally bold but also deeply grounded in our values. We make sure integrity is part of every project we undertake, from data governance and AI use to how we serve our customers. When ethics are built into innovation, progress becomes truly sustainable." Kenneth Farrugia, Chief Executive Of- ficer at Bank of Valletta, added, "Digital transformation is vital to our growth, but progress without principles isn't pro- gress at all. Our goal is to shape tomor- row with integrity, by being transparent, accountable, and always guided by what's right for our customers, our people, and our community." The Bank emphasised that as the finan- cial industry embraces cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven technologies, the need for robust ethi- cal safeguards becomes ever more crit- ical. BOV's approach focuses on ensur- ing that innovation is accompanied by strong governance, accountability, and trust. These values sit at the heart of the organisation. "Ethics Re-envisioned" reflects BOV's ongoing commitment to uphold its core values — integrity, excellence, inclusion, innovation, and sustainability — and to create a workplace culture where doing the right thing comes naturally. On Glob- al Ethics Day, BOV renewed its pledge to promote transparency, trust, and ethical excellence within the Bank and across the wider Maltese community. Jägermeister launches limited retro edition bottle to celebrate 90th anniversary IN celebration of its 90th anni- versary, Jägermeister is introduc- ing a limited Retro Edition of its iconic bottle. The Retro Edition honours Jägermeister's evolution from a herbal liqueur, once creat- ed for hunters, to a globally rec- ognized symbol of timeless taste, quality, and cultural relevance. The Retro Edition revives key elements of the brand's early packaging. Inspired by the first Jägermeister bottle designed by Curt Mast, it features white glass, a square shape, the historic label design, a matching retro-style cap and an authentic glass em- bossing on the back of the bottle as an additional special detail. It will be available in more than 30 markets worldwide in shops and online starting in September 2025. Curt Mast, the Jägermeister inventor, not only created the secret recipe with 56 botani- cals, but also designed the iconic square-shouldered bottle. The legend: He tested its durability by dropping it on his own oak floor – a practical origin for what would become a visual icon. "The origi- nal bottle design reflects a combi- nation of utility and practicality," says Fabian Fischer, Senior Glob- al Innovation Manager. "It was designed for function – and be- came one of the most recogniza- ble bottles visible on bar shelves in over 150 countries all over the world, a timeless icon." By bringing this historic design back to retail, Jägermeister is con- necting the brand's origins to the present. The Jägermeister bottle and label were designed to such a high standard from the outset that they have hardly needed to be changed over the years – one of the reasons it stands out so clearly in shops, bars and clubs around the world. The Retro Edi- tion is not a reinterpretation, but a reconstruction with attention to detail based on archival mate- rials. "For 90 years, Jägermeister has been part of countless shared experiences and "cheers" mo- ments," says Florian Carl Eisen- blätter, Senior Manager Corpo- rate History. "What's interesting is not only what has changed, but also what has stayed the same – a sense of community, a distinctive attitude and a deep understand- ing of its audience – whatever the decade. This instinct will continue to guide the brand." While the Retro Edition harkens back to earlier decades, the brand continues to focus on the future. Its unchanged herbal recipe and awareness of cultural develop- ments are central to its longevi- ty and have made Jägermeister a true original. The Jägermeister 90th anni- versary limited Retro Edition bottle is now available at se- lected outlets in Malta and Gozo and online at www.farsonsdi- rect.com.