The customers are asked to file all the needed paperwork online and complete their application prior to turning up at a branch of the bank. After filing the documentation, the bank calls and offers an appointment, avoiding to queue later on. At the end of the process, the clients immediately receive their bank cards and equipment to log into their internet banking.

Furthermore, Premier account customers receive a travel cover, as well as some additional rewards of the HSBC Premier World Mastercard. HSBC Advance account holders are also eligible for travel insurance and all the rewards that come with the HSBC Advance Visa Platinum card. Customers eligible for a regular account are offered internet banking and mobile banking.

“Our customers told us opening a bank account was too difficult. We listened to their feedback and I am excited that we have launched a brand-new experience which I believe will change the way people feel about opening bank accounts in Malta and Gozo,” said Daniel Robinson, HSBC Malta Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management. “I want to welcome new customers to HSBC and I believe the changes we have made will make this simpler, better and faster for them,” he added.

By the end of this year, HSBC also foresees to launch an upgraded mobile application and to revamp its internet banking services.

Daniel Robinson, HSBC Malta Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, explains in the video below how the online application takes place, and what further improvement his bank expects this year.

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MCAST created the platform including evidence-based and transnational learning resources to promote health among the youth and to encourage them to carry out physical activities for taking care of their health.

The website was launched during an event at Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, MCAST Youth Hub, Students’ House Paola, on 14 March. The event focused on three areas namely the Blended Mobility, the role of the Peer Educator Vs the Professional and the Launch of the Online Training and Workshop.

The youth attending the launch received a pledge card to be a Youth Peer Leader or Trainer or Advocate. MCAST also utilised the Mentimeter app for providing real-time feedback on mobile phones.

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The online marketplace was launched in September 2017. Gamivo says its user numbers were on a “significant” rise in 2018. “We foresee more than 35%growth within the whole PC games market,” says Bart Skarbinski, Chief Marketing Officer of Gamivo, about the near future.

“Many of the top PC games for 2018 were released in prior years, providing a testament to their popularity and longevity. Others regained previously held positions due to new expansion packs,” Gamivo says about its list.

Gamivo’s list of top ten games are as follows. Entries are “in no particular order”, the company says.

• Fortnite – The game made an indelible global mark on the gaming industry and continues to be one of the most popular games of all time.
• Tom Clancy – The franchise is consistently one of the most highly sought games as bigger threats and more ways to play are added.
• World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth – Massively popular worldwide, the game continues to debut new continents, races, and warfronts for more opportunities.
• Assassin’s Creed – The game stands out for its ongoing popularity. Part of its appeal is that it’s rooted in the story of the real life Knights Templar.
• Battlefield V – Gamers continue to flock to this as one of the most immersive and intense battle games of all times.
• Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns – Alternate history pathways and the ability to refit older vessels with new technology keeps the game fresh and popular.
• Red Dead Redemption 2 – Set in the Wild West of 1899, the allure of surviving rival games, government forces, and the landscape itself makes this a perennial favorite.
• Human: Fall Flat – The quirky puzzle serves up an escape room type exercise without the need to leave home. Player ingenuity, creativity and exploration are the keys to success.
• Grand Theft Auto – Gamers around the world have embraced every new edition of the franchise with fast cars and voice overs by well-known celebrities.
• Overwatch – Set in a future earth, the game has won numerous awards and provides anyone with the ability to emerge as a hero by acquiring extraordinary powers, bending time, and defying the laws of gravity.

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The service is available for any travel claim and includes filling out an online form. Clients can upload photos of flight tickets, reports, receipts, and other documentation necessary. Atlas says they contact clients after the application, in related to their claims.

“With hundreds of clients making use of our recently launched online claims services for motor and health, we have now rolled out a similar online service for lodging travel claims,” says Keith Tanti, Personal Lines and Intermediaries Manager at Atlas.

“With these new easy to use online services, we are extending our client touchpoints to continue to offer the best and most convenient service possible to our clients, especially those who prefer online services,” Mr Tanti adds.

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“With this licence, we gain the opportunity to offer our product and passion for esports betting to the Swedish market. Moreover, we have added a truly exciting casino experience that we know customers will appreciate. This springboard in Sweden will also position us for continued expansion internationally,” says Eirik Kristiansen, CEO of Pixel digital Ltd.

“During a year when we focus on strong growth but also cost efficiency, it is inspiring to see that pixel.bet are developing well and that we as a Group can benefit from our economies of scale with the sharing of resources and knowledge between our companies,” adds Gustaf Hagman, CEO of LeoVegas Group.

Pixel.bet is an aspiring brand in esports betting, also offering casino and live casino. While Sweden and the Nordics are considered to be the primary markets in focus, LeoVegas maintains a clear potential to grow further internationally.

LeoVegas’ technology development is conducted in Sweden, while operations are based in Malta. LeoVegas offers casino, live casino and sports betting, and operates two global and scalable brands – LeoVegas and Royal Panda – as well as a number of local brands in the UK. The company’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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