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46 Events maltatoday SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2018 BNF Bank plc announces a new USD correspondent Bank Opening of the butterfly ward – a Memory Support Unit at Simblija Care Home FinanceMalta hosts its members at Verdala Palace THIS week Simblija Care Home in Naxxar has opened its Mem- ory Support Unit, designed to provide residents suffering from dementia a safe and comfortable, home-like environment It is situ- ated on the ground f loor provid- ing easy access to the surround- ing grounds and garden that affords free but safe wandering. The unit consists of a beauti- ful and tranquil dining room and lounge which enjoys a lot of natu- ral light coming from the spa- cious terrace. Wayfinding has been made sim- ple through the use of special sig- nage with pictures and labels that help to direct a loved one to the different areas whilst continuous lighting guides them to common bathrooms. The quiet areas also provide your loved one with the opportunity to find alone space when required. The rooms allow identification by individual memory boxes, where clients will be encouraged to display favourite memorabilia. The home-like front doors are also identifiable through indi- vidual names and room numbers which are clearly visible on the door. The twin rooms offer a comfort- able and spacious layout which includes two separate beds, in- dividual vanity tables, recliners, wardrobes and chests of drawers. The fully adapted bathroom provides the equipment that is required to ensure safety and en- courage independence. Special care has been taken in the se- lection of contrasting grab rails, toilet seats and shower chairs, as well as light switches that make it easy for the residents to operate. The water heating system is ther- mostatically controlled to avoid any injury and other safety fea- tures like non-slip f looring and an alarm call system have been included. Round the clock care is provid- ed by trained nurses and carers who assist residents according to their individual needs in self-care activities and engage them in meaningful activities, in a struc- tured routine to ensure that they do not retreat into isolation. FINANCEMALTA has welcomed the New Year with a networking event for its members and guests at Verdala Palace, under the aus- pices of HE The President of Malta, Mrs Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. During this event guests had the opportunity to network casually while also exchanging views on a number of local and international themes that characterised 2017 and theses are expected to surface this year. Whilst thanking Her Excellency for hosting this event at such a pres- tigious venue, FinanceMalta Chair- man, Kenneth Farrugia remarked that, despite all its challenges, 2017 was another positive year for the financial services industry. The re- sult was another record year which saw growth across a number of key financial sectors, including fintech companies, investment service pro- viders, securitisation vehicles and pension schemes amongst others. Furthermore, FinanceMalta hosted over 50 national and inter- national events to present Malta's value proposition and promote Malta as an international finance centre across a number of sectors. Farrugia also thanked the inter- national network of 100 Women in Finances for attending, and the FinanceMalta Board of Governors, management and staff without who this success would not have been achieved. In conclusion, Farrugia presented a donation to HE The President in aid of the Community Chest Fund on behalf of the financial services industry. THE Bank of New York Mel- lon has been appointed as BNF Bank's international partner, au- thorised to provide international funds transfer payment services to US Dollar on its behalf. The Bank of New York Mellon is a leading American worldwide banking and financial services institution in New York City, operating in 35 countries in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific. In this new agreement, the Bank of New York Mellon shall act as the financial institution that pro- vides services on behalf of BNF Bank plc by facilitating payment transfers in USD and also con- ducting business transactions, accepting deposits and gathering documents on behalf of the Bank. Through the years Malta has be- come an investment hub, creating new opportunities for businesses. By means of the newly appointed USD correspondent bank, BNF Bank can continue to satisfy its customers with high-quality services and take the advantage of the commercial relationship between the Bank and the Bank of New York Mellon to facilitate foreign currency exchange and payment transfers in USD. KFC Malta donates surplus food to YMCA Local Restaurant Joins Global Food Donation Program Harvest KFC Malta are proud to have joined hundreds of local KFC sites around the world by par- ticipating in Harvest, the world's first-ever prepared food donation program. KFC Malta launched Harvest last year and have been donating surplus food product to St. Patrick's Salesian School in Sliema, who then repurpose the donated food to create protein- and nutrient-rich meals for the boys in their care. "It was immediately clear that this program was a success," said Kurt Micallef, Business Manager at Food Chain Limited. "Follow- ing the smooth launch of this program with St Patrick's School we decided to also collaborate with YMCA and we are now do- nating surplus food product to YMCA weekly. We are so proud of the way our team members have responded to this program, and we are thrilled to work with KFC stores around the world as we tackle the issues of food waste and hunger." When participating in Harvest, restaurant team members pack- age unsold and wholesome food into approved containers and store the product safely in the res- taurant's freezer. With assistance from Food Donation Connection, each restaurant is partnered with a local charity and coordinates a weekly pickup schedule while tracking the donations to ensure safety and quality. John Bonello Ghio, Group Head of Food Business at Farsons Group added, "With 1 in 9 people around the world suffering from hunger and as much as one-third of the world's food wasted each year, we at KFC believe that sim- ply redirecting surplus food to those in need will make a tremen- dous impact." "Our YMCA shelter caters for 30 homeless individuals, fami- lies and children," says Anthony Camilleri, CEO of YMCA. "En- tering into this collaboration with KFC Malta, we were able to provide free daily meals to our residents. This wonderful pro- gramme is impacting the lives of those in need and giving them a breath of fresh air. Homelessness strips dignity from the individual and Harvest is ensuring that at least, a warm daily meal, should not be the worry of the day." The KFC brand globally has been affiliated with Harvest since 1999, helping Yum! donate more than 180 million pounds of food to more than 3,000 non-profit organisations worldwide. KFC is committed to further expanding this program around the globe with a simple vision – a world without hunger. The Harvest programme helps the brand get closer to that goal each and every day by supporting those in need, right around the corner from the restaurants.