yeah . . . that was deep

gosh they’re nothing like the Central Mediterranean hub of commerce, industry and leading edge research not to mention academia that we are; for 8 months now the truth in the dictum that people (and country) get the government they deserve rings so true.

[Daphne – Tim, Malta makes its money from a hell of a lot more than tourism and the sale of flats to foreigners. If we were still at that stage, we would need mass emigration programmes by now. But yes, I agree with you about the last bit.]

If Joseph Muscat thought he can lie and fool his closest family and loved ones, you can imagine how he gives a toss about everyone else.

That is rather interesting – who is coming here who has interests in Curacao?

Simple answer, curious. It’s not the first time that Edward Zammit Lewis and his wife took a vacation abroad with Joseph and Michelle and Miami is a nice place to visit.

The cherry on the cake would really be if Muscat etc. got paid personally to deliver talks at these events.

The Malta Financial Services Authority emerged from the Malta International Business Authority.

Malta harmonised its laws with those of the EU and to avoid being associated with jurisdictions that sell brass-plate companies, and the consequent flak on money-laundering, tax evasion, etc. The change tightened the laws and placed greater burdens on investors and Malta’s reputation changed incomparably for the better.

The Nationalist administration of the 90s and people like Professor J V Bannister were instrumental in this respect. Indeed the present financial services industry legislation and structure evolved from and is strong because of these efforts.

Oh, and another thing, has the Malta Financial Services Authority not said anything about this?

They don’t only advise on citizenship but provide trust services and tax planning too. So Kalin lied too when he tried to give comfort to local professionals that there is still some work they can do.

Ahleb Guz – your clients are just about to become Henley’s.