Following the recent launch of its new online trading platform, eTrader+ powered by Saxo Bank, Mr Kenneth Farrugia, Chief Business Development Officer at Bank of Valletta and Mr Mark Scicluna Executive Head Capital Markets received Mr Antoine Fontana and Mr Gilles Monat, responsible for Institutional Business in Western Europe for Saxo Bank.

In the course of the two-day meetings, the two parties discussed the development of the eTrader+ powered by Saxo Bank platform on the local market. The e-Trader+ powered by Saxo Bank was launched on the market in mid-December 2015. Targeting active traders, this is a highly adaptive platform that offers important benefits including 24-hour access to market prices of over 30,000 securities, as well as the ability to place orders in real time across all major international markets.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr Kenneth Farrugia said, 'At Bank of Valletta, we are committed to provide our customers, both retail and institutional, with a fully-fledged financial services proposition that encompasses the full spectrum of services from financing to investment. We are pleased to have partnered with Saxo Bank that is internationally recognised as a leader in the development of trading technology. Saxo Bank are not only making their platform available to Bank of Valletta customers, but are also bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise.'

Mr Farrugia stated that the Bank is highly pleased with the level of interest registered so far in the eTrader+ platform since its launch on the market. He explained that this tool adds to the Bank's positioning as the leader of innovation in the financial services industry which is also in line with the Bank's multi channel banking strategy aimed at enabling customers to execute their financial service requirements through multiple channels. 'We are committed to continue harnessing innovation in technology to provide our customers with the most seamless and effective solutions for their financial needs, not only in the conventional areas of financing but also in investments. Here, Bank of Valletta is building on the expertise of its people and Saxo Bank as its selected partner to ensure the best possible and professional service to its clients.

Gilles Monat, corraborated Mr Farrugia's comments and said, 'At Saxo Bank, we are eager to work with Bank of Valletta to ensure the local market understands the benefits this platform offers to the active traders. We are very pleased with our working relationship with the BOV team at Capital Markets with whom we work very closely to ensure a seamless and high quality service to Bank of Valletta customers. Meanwhile, we are also planning to provide further opportunities during the coming months through which we can explain the benefits the platform to potential customers.'

Further information about this platform can be obtained from stockbroking.com.mt or bov.com. Alternatively one may contact BOV Capital Markets & Institutions on 2275 1732.

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