Strategic merger combines Beacon’s growth trajectory with FACT Group’s 30-year legacy
Beacon Finance and FACT Group have announced a strategic merger, bringing together two complementary professional services firms in a move that significantly expands their combined technical and sector expertise.
The merger creates a unified team of more than 30 specialists operating across accounting, audit, tax, payroll, residency and corporate services, strengthening the firm’s capacity to serve an increasingly complex and regulated business environment.
Founded in 2017, Beacon Finance has grown rapidly in recent years, expanding from a small audit outfit into a 20-strong firm providing accounting, audit, tax and payroll services to a diverse client base, in various sectors.
Built on the expertise of three former Deloitte professionals, Beacon Finance has established a strong reputation for delivering precise, client-focused advisory services across a broad range of sectors.
FACT Group, meanwhile, has been operating in Malta for over 30 years and is well established, particularly in audit including in the gaming sector, CSP services and residency programmes.
Under the merger, FACT’s name will be retained, reflecting the brand equity and recognition it has built over time together with its strong market presence and trusted reputation. As part of this evolution, FACT will introduce a new logo (Beacon Finance’s logo and brand colours) and refreshed visual identity that symbolize the unity of both firms and the shared vision for the future. This updated branding reflects not only where the firm comes from, but also where it is heading—toward greater innovation, enhanced service offerings, and continued growth.
The merger allows the combined firm to amalgamate resources, strengthening due diligence capabilities, broadening regulated service offerings and providing clients with access to expertise that was previously offered separately across the two firms.
The move also marks a planned leadership transition at FACT Group, with founder Jesmond Pace, a well-known name in the industry, retiring after three decades in practice.
The firm’s other partner, Matthew Sapiano, will continue as part of the merged organisation alongside the Beacon Finance leadership team (James Spiteri Staines, Michael Spiteri Staines, and James Cuschieri), ensuring continuity while positioning the business for its next phase of growth.
Commenting on the merger, the newly formed firm told Times of Malta that the decision was driven by strategic fit and long-term sustainability. “This move is about bringing together complementary strengths, expanding the services we can offer clients, and building a structure that supports succession, resilience and continued investment in people,” they said.
The merged group will serve clients across all sectors, offering a broader and more integrated professional services platform while maintaining the independence and culture of both firms.
