Connecting Asia and Europe: Exploring Payments, Crypto and Opportunities through Malta

​Connecting Asia and Europe: Exploring Payments, Crypto and Opportunities through Malta

​As payments and digital asset businesses look toward Europe, choosing the right jurisdiction and regulatory pathway is critical.

​Co-organised by the Digital Assets Association and PwC, this session will explore Malta’s role as a gateway to the European market and the opportunities available to businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region.

​The programme will bring together representatives from the Malta Financial Services Authority, PwC Malta, PwC Singapore and DAA to discuss:

• ​Malta’s regulatory approach to fintech, payments and digital assets

• ​Licensing considerations and supervisory expectations

• ​The impact of MiCA on market credibility, operating costs and innovation

• ​Opportunities for Asian businesses seeking access to European markets

• ​Connections between the financial and regulatory ecosystems of Singapore and Malta

​Speakers will include:

• ​Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority

• ​Prof. Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Officer Supervision, Malta Financial Services Authority

• ​Fabio Axisa, PwC Malta

• ​Norbert Paul Vella, PwC Malta

• ​Gerd Sapiano, Malta Financial Services Authority

• ​Malcolm Debattista, PwC Malta

• ​Wanyi Wong, PwC Singapore

• ​Yung Han Oei, PwC Singapore

• ​Christopher Aquilina, Malta Financial Services Authority

• ​Cecilia Sha, Abacus Asia Wealth Management

​The programme will conclude with networking drinks and an opportunity to connect with regulators, professional advisers and industry participants from Singapore and Malta.

​Date: 27 July 2026
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Venue: PwC Singapore