Bank of Valletta frontline representatives and branch specialists came together at a BOV Asset Management seminar to review the company’s performance in 2025, explore the market outlook and align priorities for 2026. Discussions were anchored on one clear focus: delivering better outcomes for clients through service delivery and stronger collaboration across the bank.
The seminar also underlined the bank’s evolution of its operating model, guided by the principle that everything revolves around the client. The bank is focusing on stronger outreach and closer relationships, delivering consistent service excellence, supported by investments in new channels, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to professional standards.
The BOV Asset Management portfolio management team shared key global market developments from 2025 and what to look out for in 2026. Equity markets recorded a third year of strong returns in 2025, with notable volatility influenced by AI-related structural shifts, trade tensions and political surprises.
The outlook for 2026 was framed as broadly positive, supported by moderating inflation and solid fundamentals, while recognising potential risks linked to central bank policy changes and geopolitical developments.
“2026 will be a year of transformation”
Opening the session, Geoffrey Ghigo, head, Personal Banking Channels, talked about the bank’s momentum, driven by disciplined execution, offering well-informed guidance and helping clients navigate change confidently.
Simon Azzopardi, chief personal and wealth officer, said: “2026 will be a year of transformation, and we want our clients to feel the difference in the quality of our conversations, the consistency of our service, and the confidence we bring to every interaction.
“Stronger collaboration between our frontlines and specialists is how we will build deeper relationships and deliver better client outcomes.”
Concluding the event, Peter Paul Cilia, head, BOV Asset Management, emphasised the company’s continued focus on supporting colleagues across the network.
“This seminar reflects how we win as one bank, bringing together our asset management expertise and the strength of our retail and frontline teams to deliver real value for clients,” he said.
“As we move into 2026, our focus remains on supporting our colleagues across the bank with timely insights, clear product direction and the tools to have high-quality conversations, so that BOV continues to earn its place as the bank of choice.”
