Malta: An Alternative European Fund Jurisdiction for Private Capital

An afternoon seminar in Budapest organised by the Malta Asset Servicing Association This seminar will explore the evolving Hungarian and wider CEE private capital landscape, alongside Malta’s proposition as a European hub for private equity, venture capital and other private asset strategies. AGENDA: Malta: An Alternative European Fund Jurisdiction for Private Capital Malta–Hungary Investment Forum Budapest | 23 September 2026 14:00–14:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee 14:30–14:40 | Welcome Address Anabel Mifsud - Chairperson, Malta Asset Servicing Association (MASA) 14:40–15:10 | Panel Discussion — The Hungarian Private Capital Landscape: Joseph Camilleri – Executive Secretary, Malta Asset Servicing Association(MASA) in conversation with Andras Marton – Partner at Adventum Group A discussion on the development of Hungary’s private capital market and the opportunities for Hungarian managers and investors as they look at the domestic market and wider CEE region. • Snapshot of the Hungarian PE/VC and wider private capital market • Opportunities for greater Malta–Hungary and wider CEE collaboration 15:10–15:20 | Presentation — Malta: Your European Platform for Private Capital Growth Marina Grech - Partner Ganado Advocates 15:20–15:40 | Coffee Break 15:40–16:25 | Panel Discussion — Malta as a European Fund Jurisdiction: What Do Hungarian and Wider CEE Managers Need? A practical discussion bringing together regulatory, legal, fund servicing and Hungarian market perspectives to explore Malta’s private capital proposition and what Hungarian and wider CEE managers and investors need as they expand internationally. The panel will explore: • What drives fund domicile and structuring decisions today • Malta’s fund structures and regulatory options for private equity, venture capital and other private asset strategies • What Hungarian and wider CEE managers and investors look for in a European fund jurisdiction • Governance, substance and operational considerations • Malta’s regulatory environment and approach to private capital • Cross-border structuring and access to European and international investors • The role of Malta’s legal, fund administration and wider servicing ecosystem • Where Malta can add value for Hungarian and wider CEE managers Panellists: Marina Grech - Partner Ganado Advocates Ian Meli - Head - Investment Services Supervision - Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) Peter Puskas - Board Member HVCA / CEO Sycamore Capital Partners Aronne Debono - Head of Business Development - BOV Fund Services Moderator: Andrew Caruana Scicluna - Partner Camilleri Preziosi / Member of MASA's Executive Committee 16:25–16:40 | Fireside Chat — A Hungarian Perspective on Malta Domenic Azzopardi - Associate Client Director Alter Domus / Member of MASA's Executive Committee in conversation with Kristóf Bárány - Managing Partner - Adventum Zrt A first-hand perspective on choosing Malta, establishing and operating from the jurisdiction, and the opportunities Malta can offer Hungarian and wider CEE private capital managers seeking to expand internationally. The conversation will explore: • Why Malta was considered and how the jurisdiction was evaluated • The decision-making process and reasons for choosing Malta • The experience of establishing and operating from Malta • Lessons learned and practical considerations • Opportunities for other Hungarian and wider CEE managers looking to expand internationally 16:40–16:50 | Closing Remarks Aronne Debono - Head of Business Development - BOV Fund Services- 16:50–17:45 | Networking Reception