Jonathan Dingli appointed new MIA President

Jonathan Dingli was appointed President of the Malta Institute of Accountants as it held its 61st Annual General Meeting on 25th September 2025 at Villa Arrigo.

During the first meeting of the new Council held shortly after the AGM, the four Officers of the Council were elected. Annabelle Zammit was also elected as Vice-President, and Paul Giglio as Secretary and Shawn Falzon as Treasurer.

Looking ahead to his presidency, the newly elected President outlined the key challenges confronting both the Institute and the wider accountancy profession. He pledged his commitment, together with that of the Council, to shoulder the responsibility of strengthening the Institute’s influence and contribution.

The other elected members were Edmond Brincat, Mark Bugeja, Thomas Galea, Paul Giglio, Ronald Mizzi and Lucienne Pace Ross, all returning to the Council through re-election, alongside Karen Spiteri Bailey, who joins for the first time. They joined existing members Fabio Axisa, David Delicata, Jonathan Dingli, Shawn Falzon, Christopher Portelli, Annabelle Zammit Pace and Norbert Tabone.

During the AGM, members of the Institute discussed and voted various motions aimed at strengthening the Institute’s structures and enhancing overall efficiency in its operations.

Addressing the Annual General Meeting, outgoing President Mark Bugeja outlined the Institute’s work over the past two years, guided by five key priorities, sustainability, taxation, anti-money laundering, digitalisation as well as talent development and retention.

He described these as central to Malta’s resilience, competitiveness and reputation as a trusted jurisdiction. Mr Bugeja also highlighted the Institute’s growing international role, contributing to EU and OECD reforms while ensuring Malta’s realities are considered. Engagement with local policymakers, regulators and stakeholders has evolved into a year-round dialogue, allowing the Institute to provide practical, business-oriented input on key regulatory changes.

CEO Maria Cauchi Delia outlined the Institute’s current activities, highlighting the presentation of a comprehensive set of proposals for the forthcoming 2026 Budget, which have been formally submitted to both Government and the Opposition. She also drew attention to a series of events being hosted by the Institute, including a conference for small and medium-sized practitioners, a conference for professional accountants in business, the annual tax conference and the Meet the Regulator sessions, which are giving members a valuable opportunity to engage directly with Malta’s key financial regulators.