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The IFSP conference took place today at Xara Lodge with an exceptional attendance from Malta’s leading financial services industry players. Running with the theme efficiency and innovation.

Grant Thornton has recently confirmed its support and attendance at the forthcoming Nextgen Payments Forum - the ultimate gathering for senior executives involved in financial transactions and digital payments operations.

The protection of personal data is harmonized within the EU by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replacing the previous Data Protection Directive. What are the main changes?

BitMalta, Malta's first association dedicated to the promotion of blockchain technologies, has confirmed its latest partnership with the prestigious Nextgen Payments Forum that will be hosted on 27-28 February 2018 in Malta.

SMEs may look to automate as they try to future-proof their businesses, but data from Grant Thornton's IBR suggests finding talent is a bigger issue. Read more.

The question is no longer whether blockchain will disrupt the tax system, but how far, how fast and how to ensure your business is up to speed. Putting the hype aside, what does blockchain really mean for tax compliance and management within your business? What are the main risks and opportunities? How can you begin preparing for the shake-up ahead?

Dynamic organisations face many challenges. Whether it’s the war for talent, currency fluctuations, trade tariffs, aggressive competition or digital transformation, there are many barriers to growth.

With the rapid pace of change in the local business scenario, today’s entrepreneurs are dealing with more complexity and facing new challenges when it comes to sourcing finance for their business ventures.

When it comes to the way companies handle and protect data, things are soon going to change thanks to a new set of rules that are stepping into force as of May 2018. Better known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) –the new legal framework is meant to harmonise data protection standards across the 28 EU member states and is expected to ultimately reduce compliance costs, complexity, risks and uncertainty and ensure that people’s data is adequately protected.

Cross-border merger and acquisition opportunities are increasing as healthy company financials in many economies drive an appetite for deals. However, while cross-border transactions can generate new market opportunities, they often bring heightened risk and a range of challenges.

Blockchain based technology has experienced impressive growth over the past five years. It went from being ignored or unheard of, to becoming a buzz phrase in the innovation and technological world. But it is not only the financial world that can benefit. With its relatively low cost of maintenance, increased transparency, lessened administrative burden and resilience to fraud, Blockchain technology applications are endless and far more radical and diverse, ranging from healthcare to the fashion industry, from solar energy to management of intellectual property rights.

Just like no two zebras have the same stripes, no two business strategies are the same. Grant Thornton can help you develop yours.

On 25 may 2018 the European Union's new data protection law comes into effect, it will govern all businesses operating within the union and embed a more consistent approach to data protection.

Innovation remains a frustrating pursuit in many companies, often due two reasons - lack of a sound business strategy to support and implement fresh ideas, and falling short on financing requirements.

Blockchain.com CEO and founder Peter Smith has recently stated that within 24 months we will see the emergence of a government-backed digital currency.

Malta was voted as Europe’s favourite destination for those looking to relocate, thanks to the ease of settling in, low language barrier, low cost of living and enviable weather. The islands also placed fifth in terms of ‘personal safety and security’.