APS Bank recently held its first Senior Management Offsite for 2025, focusing on the theme “Scale Matters”. The Offsite featured workshops, discussions, and keynote presentations delivered by the Bank’s senior management team and external experts.
The event rode on the consolidation trend in the banking industry, examining the drivers behind M&A, as well as process, regulatory and post-merger challenges. Presentations covered local and international market practices, the Maltese financial services landscape, and strategic and operational considerations of M&A. Discussions also addressed psychological aspects of change, insights from professionals on bank M&A case studies, and industry experiences through a panel discussion, moderated by APS Bank Strategy Manager Lisa Marie Pace.
In his introductory remarks, CEO Marcel Cassar spoke about APS Bank’s growth over the past decade, with 2024 being one of the strongest years on record. He remarked: “Growth is not just about size; it’s about relevance. The banking landscape is changing, and we must scale and keep transforming wisely to meet customer expectations and remain competitive.”
