Country in transition

French bank, Credit Industriel et Commercial (CIC), has chosen Malta as its destination for this year’s cultural trip for 300 French business students:

Speaking to The Malta Independent following the group’s arrival in Malta on Monday for a three-day stay, Mr Brouchiquan said that every year, the bank organises cultural trips for some of the best students in the field, since it feels that by doing so, it will be making a good investment in the future leaders of the French financial and economic sector. “Students who open accounts with us are given a bonus of 160 euros, apart from special conditions, and this cultural trip is also offered as part of the package,” he said.

The bank normally chooses a European town or city that has a strong link with what is happening at present, said Mr Brouchiquan, adding that he viewed Malta as a country in transition. “The country is charged with history, with numerous monuments and a strong religion, but my impression is that there is already the presence of a strong banking network. “I believe the country can play an important role in Europe, particularly in the economic and financial sectors, since its geographical position on the southern border between the west and east of Europe gives it the potential to act as a link between the EU and other countries,” he said...