MeDirect Bank Malta receives the NCPE Equality Mark Certification

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has awarded MeDirect Bank Malta the Equality Mark Certification, reinforcing the bank’s commitment towards equality at work and in the way the bank deals with its clients and stakeholders.

The Equality Mark is awarded by the NCPE with the support of the European Social Fund (ESF), by identifying and awarding organisations that have demonstrated to be true equal opportunities employers.

“NCPE grants the Equality Mark Certification, which is valid for two years, to those organisations that demonstrate a commitment towards best practices which go over and above the minimum required by law – in the area of gender equality in employment and in the provision of goods and services. On behalf of the NCPE, I congratulate MeDirect for being granted this certification,” said Ms Renee Laiviera, NCPE’s Commissioner and Acting Executive Director.

Lorraine Bonello Ghio, Group Head of Administration and Human Resources of MeDirect said: “We are truly honoured to have been awarded the Equality Mark Certification from the NCPE in recognition of our efforts to place equality as one of our core values. This certification is testament to the management’s approach which recognises and promotes the potential of all our employees, irrespective of their gender, nationality, beliefs and caring responsibilities. As a bank, we endeavour to become an employer of choice, and the basis of this is to treat all employees equally.”

Over the past years, MeDirect Bank Malta has embarked on various initiatives aimed at promoting equality. Over the years, the bank has always adhered to equality principles in all its processes and policies, especially when related to recruitment and career development opportunities.

MeDirect Bank Malta currently employs 222 people, out of which 126 (or 57 per cent) are female. In February 2020, Marcia De Wachter was appointed as non-executive director for the MeDirect Group. In September 2020, Marcia De Wachter was eventually appointed as Chairperson of MeDirect Belgium. Franca Vossen, who was also appointed as non-executive director in July 2020, further strengthening the female presence within the bank’s decision making structures.

The bank’s diversity is also manifested in the nationalities of its employees, with employees hailing from over 20 countries.

As part of a growing pan-European banking group, MeDirect Bank Malta is one of the largest banks in Malta focusing on servicing the needs of its clients through the provision of advanced digital banking solutions. Given that MeDirect in Malta is one of the three systemically important banks on the island, it is supervised by the European Central Bank. MeDirect Bank Malta operates a highly efficient IT and Operations centre for the whole Group. 

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NCPE’s Ms. Renee Laiviera and Mr. Andre Callus hand the Equality Certificate to Francesca Farrugia, Senior Manager – HR at MeDirect Bank Malta.


MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc, company registration number C34125, is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Banking Act (Cap. 371) and the Investment Services Act (Cap. 370). MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc, The Centre, Tigné Point, Sliema, TPO 0001, Malta.

Different approaches to sustainable investments explained by Liontrust during medirectalk

The increasing awareness and actions on climate change, environmental and wellbeing issues are having a strong impact on the way people and companies invest their money, with the result that sustainable investments are playing a stronger role in the markets and in the management of wealth and assets.

This theme was discussed during MeDirect Bank’s first medirectalk investment webinar for 2021 with the topic “Sustainable Investment: investing for a better future”. The online event was organised in conjunction with Liontrust, a UK-based specialist fund management company that takes pride in having a distinct culture and approach to running money. Its purpose is to have a positive impact on its investors, stakeholders and society.

The session started with a brief introduction by James Beddall, Head of International Sales at Liontrust Asset Management, who explained that Liontrust’s sustainability team is celebrating its twentieth anniversary since being set up. He added that the team is now managing a third of Liontrust’s assets worth in total Eur30 billion.

The keynote speech was delivered by Mike Appleby, Fund Manager with the Liontrust Sustainable Future Funds. Appleby has been with the team for the past 17 years and has considerable experience in this area.

He explained the different approaches to sustainable investment and demonstrated how sustainable investing can provide returns over the long term while meeting investors’ values. Appleby explained the themes that will help the world become cleaner, healthier and safer. During his presentation, he identified companies that will drive and benefit from these transformative developments.

Appleby argued that better Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards drive investment performance.­­ He focussed on various sustainability trends such as innovation in healthcare, healthier lifestyles, smarter agriculture, the sharing economy and many others as the key drivers for the change in the approaches to investing.

The session ended with an interactive Q&A session during which Appleby replied to the participants’ questions.

The Liontrust Sustainable Investment team has been managing money for the past 20 years since it launched its Sustainable Future (SF) funds in 2001. The 13-strong team’s distinct investment process combines negative and positive screening and identifies the key structural growth trends that will shape the sustainable global economy of the future.

For more information on the Liontrust funds, contact MeDirect on 2557 4400 or on info@medirect.com.mt. In order to view the latest medirectalk session, as well as the past events click here.  


The information given during this seminar was  provided by Liontrust Fund Partners LLPThe information contained in this talk is for general information purposes only and is neither intended to provide legal or other professional advice nor does it commit MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc to any obligation whatsoever. The information available during the seminar is not intended to be a suggestion, recommendation or solicitation to buy, hold or sell, any securities and is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. The financial instruments discussed may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own informed decisions and seek their own advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in financial instruments or implementing strategies discussed herein.

If you invest in any of the products discussed you may lose some or all of the money you invest. The value of your investment may go down as well as up. A commission or sales fee may be charged at the time of the initial purchase for an investment and may be deducted from the invested amount therefore lowering the size of your investment. Any income you get from this investment may go down as well as up. This product may be affected by changes in currency exchange rate movements thereby affecting your investment return therefrom. The performance figures quoted refer to the past and past performance is not a guarantee of future performance or a reliable guide to future performance. Any decision to invest in a mutual fund should always be based upon the details contained in the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document (KIID), which may be obtained from MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc.

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