FinanceMalta recently participated in the European Investment Bank Group (EIB) Forum in Luxembourg.
The key gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, and financial experts focused on strengthening Europe’s economic resilience and competitiveness and explored regulatory simplification, access to risk-bearing capital, and sustainable finance as essential drivers of Europe’s long-term growth.
Representing FinanceMalta, Chief Strategy Officer Bernice Buttigieg engaged in high-level discussions on how European industries are adapting to global competition and shifting market dynamics.
The Forum highlighted the importance of preventing economic fragmentation, strengthening the single market, and fostering collaboration between industries and startups.
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo and Ann Mettler of Breakthrough Energy were among the keynote speakers who emphasised the urgency of aligning industrial policies with long-term financial strategies.
Dr Buttigieg also participated in the Women Climate Leaders Network Strategic Discussion and Planning Meeting that focused on sustainable finance, innovation, and the decarbonisation of Europe’s economy.
Key discussions revolved around the European Central Bank’s (ECB) framework on integrating climate and reputational risks into long-term financial strategies, as well as the need to harmonise European pension markets. The meeting also highlighted the role of SMEs in the green transition, emphasising the necessity of tailored financial instruments and regulatory enhancements to support sustainable innovation.
Reflecting on these engagements, Dr Buttigieg stated: “Europe is at a crucial juncture where competitiveness and sustainability must go hand in hand. Industry leaders, policymakers, and financial institutions must collaborate to bridge the gap between innovation and large-scale implementation. In all this, a stronger Europe is crucial.”
Dr Buttigieg added "FinanceMalta’s role in these events reaffirms our commitment to continue shaping Malta’s financial ecosystem within the broader European framework, ensuring that key economic and financial challenges are addressed through innovation, policy alignment, and sustainable investment strategies.”
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