“The vision we share with the private sector for the Central Business District, is bringing about the kind of investment that will truly nurture this prominent business area,” Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses Chris Cardona said at the launch.

Established in 2016, the Central Business District Foundation — a public-private partnership between the government and the private sector — is entrusted to implement a vision for Mrieħel so as to ensure a suitable environment for businesses. Originally called as Industrial Zone of Mrieħel, the project was more recently renamed as the Central Business District.

The planned business hub aims to support the many employees hailing from the 260 economic operators based in the area, by providing open green spaces and amenities, such as restaurants, gym, and childcare services, contributing to a healthier work-life balance, according to the DOI press statement.

The Ministry for the Economy says it is “committed to sustain the local economy and create an increasingly competitive and attractive environment that generates investment.”

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Ms Bonello’s research sheds light on the major characteristics of the local financial investors who trade on the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE), delving into variables affecting the investor’s trading decisions. The explored key areas included investor expectations, returns of investment, risk and loss aversions, disposition effect, financial literacy, and overconfidence. 

In addition, the study analysed the influence of financial advisors on the investor’s risk appetite. In fact, Ms Bonello substantiated her findings through interviews with 29 financial advisors operating in different localities around Malta and Gozo to corroborate her research findings, the press statement says.

Furthermore, the Executive Wealth Management Mark Agius emphasised the importance of determining the profile of the investor.  “These have to go hand in hand with well-managed and diversified assets,” added Mr Agius.

“Diversification across equities, bonds and money-market instruments helps mitigate any negative economic effects and ensure the long-term viability of your assets,” he added,

“The profile of an investor is the sum of their values, lifestyle, financial resources, timeframes and tolerance to risk. We have full confidence that our financial advisors have the skills and tools to determine the investor’s profile and tailor a specific portfolio to satisfy these criteria and achieve the customer’s goals,” concluded BOV Director Paul V Azzopardi. 

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