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GREEN(ING) REAL ESTATE IS IMPERATIVE TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE NEUTRALITY
Moving towards a more sustainable society and urgent climate action have gained more and more traction in the past years. In addition to government policies and international agreements such as the EU Green Deal or the Paris climate accord, active commitments by private sector companies and greater scrutiny by shareholders, customers and civil society are increasingly driving this green transition. Dr Kathrin Kutlescha, a chemist and manager at EY Malta's Sustainability team, reports.
WHY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING IS CRUCIAL FOR TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
In recent years, the battle has raged on two different fronts of climate change. The first controversy was whether climate change was happening, and the second was whether humans caused climate change. Even recently, some politicians (in the United States and Brazil) either dismissed the science as a hoax or quoted science that supported their point of view, even though they probably did not understand it, Alex Torpriano continues.
MALTA’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE - A HOSTAGE TO PROGRESS OR PROFIT?
Lea Hogg met with the architect and heritage expert Edward Said to find out what should be done to preserve what remains of Malta's architectural identity.
THERE ARE 360 DEGREES. WHY STICK TO ONE?
Lyndsey Grima caught up with Annamaria Attard Montalto the local architect leading this design project, to talk about Mercury Towers as an architectural project, the importance of restoration works, sustainability, and how this project's main aim is to give back to the community.
LEADING LADIES OF REAL ESTATE
As more women join the labour force, Malta's real estate market remains generally considered a male-dominated realm where women seem to play a somewhat secondary role. Meanwhile, whilst Alliance Real Estate Group still has slightly more men than women working in their branches, the company is decidedly celebrating women's participation in leadership roles to address any remaining misconceptions about gender balance effectively.
DATA MATTERS - HOW CAN MALTA SOLVE ITS TRANSPARENCY CHALLENGE
Over the past three years, markets worldwide have become increasingly uncertain due to events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have resulted in consumer uncertainty, rising inflation and interest rates, and issues in the supply chain distribution. Malta is no exception, with the recent grey-listing adding to this uncertainty even further. Justin Mizzi, a real estate valuer at Archi+, an architecture firm based in Malta, explains the importance of having meaningful data in uncertain times.
HOW SPECIALISTS ARE MADE
People working in real estate have different ways of being referred to, agents, consultants, brokers, and realtors, but the team at QuickLets and Zanzi Homes are known as specialists. Here's why.
PROPTECH'S DISRUPTIVE FORCE IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
With €9.12 trillion in global assets, commercial real estate is more significant than all other asset classes available to investors. Reaching €1.25 trillion in 2021, investment into global commercial real estate was up by 55% compared to the previous year and 21% from 2019. It's not difficult to understand the part this asset class has played in generating extraordinary wealth for those who have committed to it. Giorgio Saronne and Daniel Galea explain.
A SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Over the years, the local real estate market has emerged as a sector of robust growth—a positive when looking at its growth trajectory and contribution to the domestic economy. Nonetheless, Jordan Portelli has started to see cracks following the positive run experienced over the past decade.
MALTA’S FIRST DIGITAL PAYMENTS APP
Money speaks to Alan Cuschieri, co-CEO of Calamata Cuschieri and founder of Moneybase, to learn more about the new brand and platform's offering.
A LAWMAKER IN THE MAKING
Widely recognised as one of the country's top criminal lawyers, Joe Giglio entered the political arena with a landslide win in the recent elections. Speaking to Lea Hogg, he shared his views on a range of topics and the motivation to eschew the dignified environs of the law in favour of the murkier waters of politics.
FIGHTING FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE
EU President Roberta Metsola has had her plate full since her election. Giselle Borg Olivier asks her about the EU's stance on the Ukrainian war, the EU's green policy, and what is the EU doing for Malta.
THE FUTURE OF DESIGN AND URBAN PLANNING
Lyndsey Grima caught up with Ray De Micoli, principal at DeMicoli & Associates, to discuss Malta's current plan for development, the future of urban planning and how the country can improve to support a more sustainable approach toward design and architecture.
POLITICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVES IN A POST-COVID-19 REALITY
Based on a series of interviews with leading economic and risk experts, Professor Colin Lawrence and Paul Bonello, Lea Hogg distils their hard-hitting advice for the government and businesses.
A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE
Duncan Barry speaks to Alistair Muscat, CEO of Integra Private Wealth, on the firm’s services, what differentiates between banks and wealth management firms, and the challenges tied to constant changes in investor protection rules.
MALTA'S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL: THE DIPLOMATIC FRONTIER
Ray de Bono met with Minister Evarist Bartolo, Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, in his spectacular office at Palazzo Parisio, adjacent to Castille Place, in Valletta. Frescoes and fine art adorn the office rooms, and its prestigious location, right next to the prime minister's office building, is not a trivial detail here. So, what better way to learn about Malta's diplomatic vision than the chance to have a frank chat with the man in charge of our foreign affairs?
POP MASTER IN THE MAKING
Duncan Barry speaks to Claude Camilleri – a pop artist who has injected colour into the pop art scene under the brand Miloman.
MALTA’S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL - IT’S EDUCATION, SILLY!
The notion of soft power projects a more ‘human’ image – or as some would say - a more ‘real’ identity of a nation. It highlights a country’s liveability and attractiveness in the eyes of the world. Soft power reflects and affects the flow of ideas and human and financial capital, serving as the tipping point for decisions across the board. Ray de Bono explains.
REDEFINING THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD OF WORK
Dayna Camilleri Clarke interviews Patrick Psaila, a warranted psychologist and training consultant, about the hot topic of navigating the “new normal” in the world of work from a psycho-social perspective. Patrick has many years of experience working with top leaders and organisations to bring the best out of their people and maximise their potential.
BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP
Lyndsey Grima finds out by catching up with three women entrepreneurs from different industries, Jo Caruana, Yasmin de Giorgio, and Joanna Delia, to learn more about their experiences, motivations, and difficulties faced what it means to be a woman in their respective roles.