HSBC Bank Malta Plc

Board/Management Information • Jan 23, 2025

23 January 2025

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

The following is a Company Announcement issued by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. ("HSBC Malta" or "the Bank") pursuant to the Capital Markets Rules of the Malta Financial Services Authority.

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Reference is made to Company Announcement HSBC443 dated 2 October 2024, wherein reference was made to the replacement of Ms Ingrid Azzopardi as Non-Executive Director of the Bank.

The Bank announces the appointment of Ms Elvia George who resides at 20, Ananas, Triq in-Nissieg, Haz-Zabbar, as Non-Executive Director of the Bank. Regulatory approval for the appointment of Ms George as Non-Executive Director has been obtained.

Ms George holds a BA Hons (Accountancy) degree from the University of Malta. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

Ms George has been working within the banking and financial services industry for over 40 years. Prior to this appointment with HSBC Malta, she held senior positions with a systemically important financial institution in Malta (Bank of Valletta p.l.c.) including that of Chief Financial Officer. She also held the position of Director and a member of the Risk Committee within BOV Fund Services Limited.

Currently, Ms George is a Non-Executive Director on one of HSBC Malta's subsidiaries. Furthermore, the Bank announces the appointment of Ms George as a member of the Bank's Audit Committee and Risk Committee.

Ms George's appointment is effective from 22 January 2025.

There are no matters concerning Ms George, which require disclosure under Capital Markets Rules 5.20.5 to 5.20.9.

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Dr Paula Mamo LL.D. Company Secretary