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