09/02/2026 08:53:00

European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque pays courtesy visit to the Central Bank of Malta

European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union, Ms Maria Luís Albuquerque, paid a courtesy visit to the Central Bank of Malta on Friday, 6 February 2026.

Ms Albuquerque was welcomed by Deputy Governor Mr Oliver Bonello. She was accompanied by Ms Claudine Camilleri, Deputy Head and Head of Political Reporting at the European Commission Representation in Malta and Mr Nuno Vaz, Communications Adviser. Also present were Mr Benoit Waelkens, Chief Officer Banking Operations; Mr Alan Cassar, Chief Officer Financial Stability; and Mr Kirsten Ellul, Manager of the Payments Policy and Compliance Office.

The meeting formed part of the Commissioner's wider engagement with key national stakeholders during her visit to Malta. Discussions focused on matters of mutual interest within the respective areas of responsibility of the Commission and the Central Bank.

Mr Kirsten Ellul, Mr Alan Cassar, Deputy Governor Mr Oliver Bonello,
European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and Mr Benoit Waelkens

Photo: Melvin Bugeja/Central Bank of Malta

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