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44 Events maltatoday SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018 RSM, the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax and con- sulting firms has announced a partnership with Plug and Play, a global innovation platform. As a strategic founding anchor partner for Plug and Play's newest verti- cal in cybersecurity and an an- chor partner in FinTech, RSM will connect with startups that are bringing innovation to the cyber- security and financial technology spaces. Plug and Play invests in more than 150 companies each year and has 28 locations around the world, including in Silicon Valley and New York. Some of its successes include PayPal, Dropbox, Sound- Hound and Lending Club. Gordon Micallef, RSM Malta's partner responsible for Technol- ogy Consulting said that "RSM is committed to keep abreast with technology in an effort to under- stand our clients and fulfill our role as first-choice advisors, as cli- ents contemplate new ways of do- ing business to succeed in today's rapidly changing and increasingly global economy." "It is our pleasure to welcome RSM as a new partner in FinTech and as a founding Anchor Partner in Cybersecurity. Their commit- ment to innovation is what we look for in our partners, particularly when they have such a strong po- sition in serving the middle mar- ket." says Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play. RSM, fully understands the transformative opportunities digital strategies, new technolo- gies, big data, artificial intelli- gence and other innovations bring to its clients and prospective cli- ents. The firm's partnerships with Plug and Play and the Chamber of Digital Commerce, which was an- nounced in November, will help RSM accelerate its engagement with companies that are creating new and emerging innovations. HSBC Malta first major bank to announce pension plan for its employees HSBC Bank Malta has announced the launch of an employee pension plan that has been developed in collaboration with the Malta Un- ion of Bank Employees (MUBE). Work on this initiative has been ongoing for the past year and the new plan will create an efficient way to save money for retirement. HSBC Bank Malta Chief Execu- tive Officer, Andrew Beane said: "HSBC has the well-being of its employees at heart, including their financial well-being. We are committed to support our col- leagues with their financial future and believe this pension plan is an important new benefit that will help colleagues plan for tomorrow as well as today." The plan involves contributions from employees that are matched by the bank while ensuring that overall levels of contribu- tions agreed between HSBC and MUBE are achieved, and then invested through HSBC Life As- surance (Malta) Ltd, which could result in growth over the years. At retirement, employees can uti- lise the money available in their respective plan. The pension plan was designed together with MUBE via a joint HSBC-MUBE working commit- tee that has been actively meeting over the past months to make this initiative possible. HSBC Malta employees will receive more in- formation on the pension plan through internal communications and roadshows held in branches and offices. In the bank's recent townhall for all employees, a spe- cific workshop was held on pen- sions and the changing demo- graphics of developed societies. "Being an employee representa- tive organisation, we always be- lieved it is important that MUBE supports employees not only when they are in employment but also when they retire. We are proud to have supported this first pension plan for HSBC Bank Malta em- ployees and encourage many col- leagues to get the information and benefit from this plan. MUBE also hopes to promote similar plans in organisations in which it is rep- resented," said William Portelli, President of the MUBE. MUBE President William Portelli with HSBC Malta CEO Andrew Beane after addressing the employees at Qormi Personalised Service Guaranteed with Belair's Exclusive Property Program BELAIR Property launched its Exclusive Property program providing a platform for own- ers and buyers to sell and buy properties in Malta via a per- sonalised service that combines one-on-one consultancy with state of the art technology pro- motion, resulting in efficient service and fast turn over. In this speedy industry where properties are hot one day and gone the next, it's imperative to ensure properties are listed well; timing and placement are everything. A Belair Exclusive listing will be given a strategic market- ing and advertising plan using proven strategies across online and traditional platforms. It has cornered the market with on- line advertising and promotion using digital advertising, pro- motion in personalised news- letters, professional photogra- phy and exclusive video footage and immersive walk-through 3D digital content. Listing a property for sale ex- clusively with Belair Property will automatically mean that a sales associate is assigned to each client and will advise and guide them in everything they need to sell their property at the best market value. "An exclusively listed property has the best odds of being sold faster when compared to those listed with several agencies. This has been proven time and time again," stated David Aqui- lina, Director of Belair Property and head of its St Julians branch located in Spinola Bay. It's not about being first but first-class Belair Property's team of highly trained professionals are equipped with the skills to guide clients through the home buying or selling pro- cess with confidence. Through the strength of its network and with access to a private data- base of exclusive properties only available to its clientele, Belair Property believes it's not about being first, but being first-class in connecting serious clients with spectacular homes. RSM announces partnership with Global Tech/Innovation platform Plug and Play FinanceMalta to participate in two highly reputed financial services fora in London FINANCEMALTA will be participating in the world's largest Blockchain Expo and Exhibition to be held at Guild- hall London from the 23 – 24 April. The two events will bring together industry spe- cialists from around the globe to discuss the challenges and opportunities of today's finan- cial services industry. Speaking about FinanceMal- ta's participation in these two world class events, Chairman Kenneth Farrugia said that, "the aim of our participation in these high-profile events is twofold. On one hand to network and learn about new developments from leading in- ternational stakeholders, and on the other hand to promote Malta as a financial services centre of international repute." The global blockchain for business expo will bring to- gether industry leaders for two days of world-class content from leading brands embrac- ing and developing cutting- edge blockchain technologies. The conference will include a series of top-level keynotes, interactive panel discussions and solution-based case stud- ies with a focus on learning and building partnerships in the emerging Blockchain space. The conference will explore the industries that are set to be disrupted the most by this new technology, including, manufacturing, retail, finan- cial services, legal, healthcare, insurance, energy, music, gov- ernment, real estate and more. The event is set to attract over 6,000 industry players, over 300 exhibitors such as Centra, Stratis and XcelTrip, in a series of networking opportunities. City Week is the premier gathering of the international financial services community in London. It brings together industry keyplayers and policy makers to consider the future of global financial markets and London, in particular. This noteworthy event com- prises two days of cutting- edge sessions, workshops, social events and networking opportunities, with satellite events held during the week.