Mr Jonathan Dingli appointed as new MIA President
The Malta Institute of Accountants held its 61st Annual General Meeting on 25th September 2025 at Villa Arrigo, during which seven of its members were elected to its Council.
The 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.
Jonathan Dingli appointed new MIA President
During the first meeting of the new Council held shortly after the AGM, the four Officers of the Council were elected. Jonathan Dingli has been elected as the Institute’s new President, Annabelle Zammit Pace as Vice-President, Paul Giglio as Secretary and Shawn Falzon as Treasurer.
Jonathan Dingli, who had held the role of Institute Secretary for the past two years, expressed his gratitude to the Council members for the trust they placed in him. He also expressed his appreciation to the outgoing President, Mark Bugeja, acknowledging his service during a transformative term for the Institute.
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, positioning it as a central stakeholder and a driving force in advancing Malta’s development into a more competitive, digital and sustainable economy in the years to come.
