IFS Malta Celebrates the Success of close to 200 Students at Annual Graduation Ceremony

IFS Malta proudly celebrated the achievements of close to 200 students during its Annual Graduation Ceremony, held at the picturesque Xara Lodge in Rabat. The event recognised students who successfully completed a wide range of financial and academic programmes offered by IFS Malta during the past year.

The ceremony commenced with an introductory address by Mr Mark Laurence Zammit, Head of School, who welcomed guests and highlighted the importance of professional education, together with the Institute’s continued commitment to supporting students and contributing to the development of Malta’s financial services sector. Mr Zammit also served as Master of Ceremonies throughout the evening.

In his address, Mr Peter Calleya, President of IFS Malta, emphasised the important role education continues to play in shaping the future of Malta’s financial services sector and the wider economy. He highlighted the Institute’s ongoing investment in future-focused areas, including Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence and Fintech, while underlining the importance of adaptability, innovation and continuous professional development in an increasingly dynamic industry environment. Mr Calleya also referred to the Institute’s participation in the European Union Erasmus+ MiCreS Project, an international initiative aimed at developing a European certification framework for micro-credentials and qualifications in banking and finance. He noted the successful completion of a pilot course linked to ESG and expressed the Institute’s anticipation of bringing this important project to a successful conclusion later this year.

Ms Bonamy Mercieca, Vice President – Education of IFS Malta, addressed graduates directly, encouraging them to embrace ambition, remain resilient and continue investing in their personal and professional growth throughout their careers.

The ceremony also featured an address by Alexandra Sciberras, who recently completed the Chartered Banker MBA through Bangor University, North Wales. Sharing her academic journey and personal experience, she offered words of encouragement and inspiration to fellow students embarking on the next stage of their professional journey.

Certificates were presented by Mr Jesmond Gatt, Chairperson of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), together with IFS Malta President Peter Calleya. During the ceremony, a number of awards and prizes were also presented to top-performing students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.

Mr Jesmond Gatt, who presided over the ceremony, congratulated students on their success and highlighted the importance of maintaining a highly qualified workforce within Malta’s financial services sector. He emphasised that investment in education benefits not only individual professionals and their organisations, but also strengthens the wider sector and contributes to the country’s continued development and competitiveness. Graduates were encouraged to remain open to new learning opportunities and continue keeping pace with developments within the rapidly evolving financial services landscape.

IFS Malta extends its heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.