EMCS

Webinar
2021-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online, Malta
SURVEY ON “SCAMS AND FRAUD EXPERIENCED BY CONSUMERS” (Malta)
A research study conducted by EMCS for ĠEMMA
EMCS was earlier this year commissioned by ĠEMMA Know, Plan, Act to conduct a survey to establish computer and mobile online usage, security awareness, online purchasing trends, scam awareness and the extent to which the Maltese population have experienced scams and fraud among other aspects.
The survey underlines the importance which ĠEMMA attributes to the prevention of scams and frauds. It is a follow up on last year’s webinar on Scams & Frauds, which was well received and triggered a new interest in the subject. ĠEMMA has in relation to this launched the first two e-books and the publication of additional resources on the topic.
Ramon Muscat, Director, EMCS, will be presenting the results of this survey during a webinar on Thursday, March 25 at 10.00am – 11.30am
A panel of experts representing various stakeholders will be discussing the results of this research:

David Galea, Senior Solutions Architect, Information Security and Governance Department, MITA
PS Joseph Louis Xerri, Malta Police Force
Claude Calleja, Executive, eSkills Malta Foundation
Mark Drago, Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance, HSBC

Should you wish to know more about the outcome of this research you are invited to register FREE of CHARGE:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1616160585437/WN_3u0cD9oFTZK742F_26i6zg

Do you Lead or Micromanage?
2021-01-21 13:30 - 16:45 | Online, Malta
ONLINE COURSE

SYNOPSIS
More than ever businesses need good leaders, but instead we seem to have businesses filled with Micromanagers. The reality is that no one likes to be micromanaged. It’s frustrating, demoralising and demotivating. Yet, some managers can’t seem to help themselves. To make things worse most micromanagers do not even know that they are doing it. This course will outline what you need to do to stop micromanaging to start leading instead and how you can handle a micromanaging boss or superior.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
We seem to have an abundance of Micromanagers and a scarcity of proper Leaders. Many times person go up the hierarchical scale as they show a proficiency in a certain technical skill but few realise that the higher the hierarchical scale you go, you will require less of the technical skills you are so good at and more of the leadership skills many are so weak in. Hence we end up with managers and leaders doing what they know best i.e. micromanaging.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION
The objective is to understand what micromanaging is all about and as to whether you are more of a leader or a micromanager. Then we will go through various techniques as to how you can stop micromanaging for your own benefit and most of all for the benefit of your team. I will focus on how to delegate properly as part of reducing your micromanaging instinct. Finally, I will be giving tips as to how persons feeling frustrated with being micromanaged can cope with such a difficult situation.

TOPICS ON THE AGENDA

What is Micromanaging?

Symptoms of a Micromanager

What’s wrong with Micromanaging people?

How to stop Micromanaging

The power of delegating properly

How to deal and work with a Micromanager

TARGET AUDIENCE
Practitioners in industry, students and all those in the profession.

SPEAKERS PROFILE
Silvan holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta and an MBA from the University of Reading, specialising in Corporate Finance and Business Leadership. Silvan has been involved in various sectors of the economy holding various managerial and Director roles. Silvan is presently working as a Director for Advisory Services at EMCS.

FOCUS GROUP FOR YOUNG FARMERS
2020-12-14 17:00 - 18:00
The Funds and Programming Division (Managing Authority of the EAFRD) has commissioned an evaluation study on the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
The evaluation is being carried out by EMCS with the participation of E-Cubed Consultants Ltd and Adi Associates who are currently in the process of undertaking a thematic evaluation on young farmers, more specifically Measure 6.1 Young Farmers.
If you are a Young Farmers who did not benefit from Measure 6.1 you are invited to take part in a focus group on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:00pm.

Webinar - Revitalising SME’s through EU Grants and other support measures
2020-07-31 09:15 - 11:30
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Malta is currently benefiting from over 1 Billion Euro in direct EU funding, hailed as one of the largest economic injections in Malta since Independence. Major investments are currently taking place in key areas such as the environment, transport infrastructure, education and the competitiveness of the private sector.
In parallel Government is also offering measures to ‘support and re-energise businesses and the Maltese economy’.
This session aims to introduce attendees to these funding options and support measures available to local businesses as they seek to improve their market standing. These are even more relevant today as businesses are navigating through the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 reality.

OBJECTIVES
The objective of this session is to increase awareness amongst MIA members about EU Grant Schemes and other support measures open to SMEs. During this session Ms Mizzi will discuss these, explaining the benefits of each and what businesses would be eligible for such aid.
This session will aim to discuss and answer the following questions:

What are the funding options available for my business/client?

How can I plan my upcoming investment in line with such grants?

How can I use such grants to increase my competitiveness and profitability?

These questions will be explored in the context of various past successful projects funded through such schemes.

TOPICS ON THE AGENDA

EU grant schemes
EU grants for training
Malta Enterprise Support Measures
COVID-19 support measures

TARGET AUDIENCE
This session is relevant for all professionals, entrepreneurs, local business owners and anyone currently interested in taking their venture to the next level and wants to learn about what funding opportunities the EU and local entities are offering.

SPEAKER’S PROFILE
Alison Mizzi is EU & Business Advisory Director at EMCS and holds an MA in European Studies and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Management, both from the University of Malta. Alison joined EMCS in 2015 and has since led the EU Funding consultancy team, serving various clients from the public, private and voluntary sectors. She provides consultancy assistance in relation to the identification of the appropriate funding streams available for local organisations both at the local level as well as at an EU level, including ERDF, ESF, EAFRD, Interreg, Grant Schemes for Enterprises, Training Grants, Horizon 2020, Europe for Citizens, Fusion and Malta Enterprise Support Measures.

Registration Time: 09.15
Sessions Time: 09.30 – 11.30
Speaker: Ms Alison Mizzi
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
MIA Members: €28.00
Non-MIA Members: €50.00
Retired Members: €15.00
Students: €20.00

Webinar - From MIFID II to the virtual Financial Assets Act
2020-06-04 13:30 - 16:45
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is the EU legislation that regulates firms who provide services to clients linked to ‘financial instruments’ and the venues where those instruments are traded. MiFID II came into effect in January 2018, with the aim of improving the functioning of financial markets in light of the financial crisis and to strengthen investor protection. In Malta we have seen the introduction of the Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act in 2018, to regulate the new world of token offering and tokenised financial instruments. This course will explore both pieces of regulatory frameworks, whilst understanding the influence that MiFID II had on the drawing up of the VFA Act.

TOPICS ON THE AGENDA
1. From MiFID I to MiFID II

2. Overview of MiFID II
a. Trading Venues
b. Systematic Internaliser
c. Pre & Post Trade Transparency rules
d. Trading & Execution
e. Algorithmic Trading
f. Investor Protection
g. Investment Advice
h. Investment Research

3. Overview of the VFA Act
a. Definitions
b. The Financial Instrument Test
c. The role of the VFA agent
d. The registration of Initial Virtual Financial Offering
e. Service Licences

4. Aspects of the VFA Act common to MiFID II / Investment Services Act

SPEAKER’S PROFILE:
Silvan Mifsud holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta and an MBA from the University of Reading, specialising in Corporate Finance and Business Leadership. Silvan has been involved in various sectors of the economy holding various managerial roles and was also an Executive Director of a licensed investment company that represented UBS funds in Malta.
Silvan is presently working as a Director for Advisory Services at EMCS, with a special focus on Regulatory Advisory Services covering applications under the Investment Services Act and the Financial Institutions Act. Within the fintech space Silvan has been advising various companies both in helping them obtain a PSP or EMI licence under the Financial Institutions Act in Malta or to get a Service Licence under the new Virtual Financial Assets Act in Malta, with EMCS being an approved VFA Agent.

Webinar - Navigating these Troubled Waters
2020-06-02 13:30 - 16:45
Many Businesses leaders are facing unprecedented challenges across various levels from dealing with immediate very pressing problems and also preparing their business for the future which will likely be based on a very different business environment businesses where used to until very recently. In this course we tackle various common themes and businesses are facing with some insights as to how to tackle these various issues.

DATE & TIME
June 2, 2020 at 13:30 – 16:45hrs

TOPICS ON THE AGENDA
1. Cash Management in this Crisis Period
2. The Pivotal role of the CFO
3. The evolution of Consumer behaviour during the COVID-19 lockdown and post-COVID-19
4. Strategy: Preparing your business for a Post-Pandemic world
5. Strategy: How will your business model be effected?
6. Communications: Managing layoffs and communicating properly with your team
7. Directors: Taking up a role that really helps the organisations they are directing
8. Overview of Government Assistance

SPEAKER’S PROFILE
SILVAN MIFSUD holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta and an MBA from the University of Reading, specialising in Corporate Finance and Business Leadership. Silvan has been involved in various sectors of the economy holding various managerial and Director roles. Silvan is presently working as a Director for Advisory Services at EMCS.

Ringing of the bell
2019-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
EMCS Tax & Advisory is proud to have supported as Corporate Advisor KA Finance plc with the issuing of a 4.75% €6 million secured callable bond 2026-2029 on the Prospects MTF market.

Inauguration of restored Mdina Apse
2019-10-08 17:00 - 18:00
Tlesta x‑xogħol ta’ restawr u konservazzjoni fuq il‑pittura fl‑apside tal‑Katidral ta’ San Pawl, l‑Imdina, li sar mill‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta b’kofinanzjament minn fondi tal‑Unjoni Ewropea. Dan il‑proġett b’investiment ta’ €70,000 ġie inawgurat mill‑Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea‑Curmi.
Il‑pittura li ġiet irrestawrata kienet ikkummissjonata lil Mattia Preti fl‑1688 u saret fuq il‑ħajt tal‑knisja l‑antika, jiġifieri dik li kien hemm qabel it‑terremot tal‑1693. Il‑pittura turi n‑nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl u hija meqjusa bħala waħda mill‑aktar pitturi fidili lejn ir‑rakkont tan‑nawfraġju fl‑Atti tal‑Appostli. Fiċ‑ċentru tagħha jidher l‑Appostlu Missierna San Pawl iħares lejn il‑Missier Etern li qed jibgħat lill‑anġlu tiegħu biex isabbar lil San Pawl u jaċċertah li l‑276 persuna fuq il‑ġifen se jsalvaw kollha. Matul is‑snin saret ħafna ħsara lil din il‑pittura bil‑konsegwenza li kellhom isiru numru ta’ interventi ta’ restawr.
Waqt konferenza tal‑aħbarijiet fil‑Katidral tal‑Imdina, l‑Isqof Joseph Galea‑Curmi qal li l‑Katidral, li huwa s‑sede tal‑Arċisqof ta’ Malta, huwa ġawhra prezzjuza fl‑istorja reliġjuża ta’ pajjiżna li turi kif l‑għeruq tagħna l‑Maltin kienu msawra u msaħħa fil‑fidi sa mill‑bidu. Huwa fakkar kif din il‑knisja fil‑belt kapitali l‑antika ta’ Malta, tissemma’ għall‑ewwel darba fl‑1299 meta l‑knisja kienet qed tinbena, u li sa mill‑bidu nett dan it‑tempju kien ddedikat lil San Pawl. L‑Isqof Galea‑Curmi rringrazzja lill‑Ministeru għall‑Affarijiet Ewropej għall‑fondi tal‑Unjoni Ewropea, li permezz tagħhom ukoll seta’ jsir dan ir‑restawr. Huwa ħeġġeġ lis‑soċjetà Maltija biex filwaqt li tikber fl‑apprezzament tal‑patrimonju ekkleżjastiku ta’ pajjiżna, tagħraf il‑ħeġġa li biha missirijietna b’tant sagrifiċċju għexu u esprimew l‑identità reliġjuża tagħhom għaliex għarfu dak li kien tal‑akbar ġid għalihom u għal uliedhom.
Is‑Segretarju Amministrattiv tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta, Michael Pace Ross, irringrazzja lir‑restawraturi ReCoop għal dan ix‑xogħol ta’ restawr u konservazzjoni li qal ser ikun jista’ jitgawda minna, minn dawk kollha li jiġu jżuru pajjiżna, kif ukoll mill‑ġenerazzjonijiet futuri. Qal li l‑Katidral tal‑Imdina hu wieħed mill‑knejjes fl‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta li bbenefika mill‑Fond Ewropew għall‑Iżvilupp Reġjonali 2014‑2020.
Ritratti: knisja.mt/ritratti

EU funded restoration works
2019-07-21 10:30 - 12:00
Restoration works on the Holy Family Church in Bidnija were completed with an investment of around €85,000 co-financed by European funds which were secured by EMCS Ltd. The project was inaugurated this morning by the Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi and Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds and Social Dialogue Aaron Farrugia. The Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese of Malta Michael Pace Ross was also present.
During the conference it was explained that restoration works were done on the facade and the sides of the church, the bell tower, and the churchyard. The process took six months to complete.
Bishop Galea-Curmi said that the inauguration of this project reminds us of the importance of protecting our country’s patrimony, and of protecting it for the benefit of present and future generations. He said that the Church is committed to protecting its patrimony. He appealed to the rest of society to care for cultural and historic heritage which is an expression of faith emanating from the love of the Maltese people. The auxiliary bishop thanked the Parliamentary Secretariat for European Funds and Social Dialogue for their help in protecting Maltese identity, as well as everyone involved in the project.
Parliamentary Secretary Aaron Farrugia said that such projects work to foster a sense of respect towards our cultural heritage, with the aim of making the Maltese and Gozitan people proud of our historic and religious heritage which form a fundamental part of our identity. “The restoration of the Bidnija church is part of a bigger conservation project which is strengthening communities. It is also part of the government’s long-term vision for improving the lives of residents in their towns and villages.”
In his speech, Michael Pace Ross said this is the first extensive restoration project that has ever been done on the church since it was built in 1920. He explained that the church has been made more accessible to persons with different abilities.
The Bidnija Church is one of the churches in Malta that has benefitted from European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020.
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EMCS Ltd, as the appointed EU Funding Advisor of the Archdiocese of Malta, has secured €2.2 million of Structural Funds for Malta for the restoration and conservation of ecclesiastical cultural heritage across a number of Parishes around Malta. EMCS has also been entrusted with the management and co-ordination of the implementation of this EU funded project.

Ritratti: knisja.mt/ritratti

The State of the Maltese Economy
2019-03-27 | Exchange Building in Valleta, Valleta, Valleta, Malta
Description
EMCS together with the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise & Industry are organising a morning seminar titled “The State of the Maltese Economy”. This event will be held on the 27th March at the Exchange Building in Valletta. The Speakers will include leading economists who will give an in-depth analysis of the Maltese economy, as well as the Prime Minister of Malta Dr. Joseph Muscat and the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Adrian Delia. Please watch this space for further updates on this event
