Integra International

Join Dr. Vanessa Borg for the next HR Special Interest Group Meeting.

From Process to Impact: Performance Management that Works

When: June 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM EDT
Credit: 1 CPE credit

Exclusively for Integra members. Register here:
https://members.integra-international.net/event/HRJune2026

Integra International is very pleased to announce the admission of a new member firm in Shanghai, People's Republic of China (PRC).

We warmly welcome CPO & Partners (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to the Integra Family.

View their profile on the Integra website:
https://integra-international.net/find-an-integra-firm/find-firm-profile/name/cpo-partners/

Don’t miss our next Practice Management Meeting!

Join Jeffrey Taraboulos, from KSDT as he leads a dynamic session designed to spark collaboration and real conversation. This is your space to explore best practices, share innovative strategies, and tackle the real‑world challenges of managing a practice.

Connect. Learn. Contribute. Be part of a community committed to strengthening firms and elevating the way we work.

Save your seat and join the conversation!

Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. EDT/NY

Exclusively for Integra members. Click below to register now!
https://members.integra-international.net/event/PracticeManagementJune2026

Integra is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vanessa Borg as Chief Communications Officer, along with the addition of several new members.

Read all about it in the May issue of Inside Integra: https://integra-international.net/insights/inside-integra/

At the Integra EMEIA Regional Conference 2026, hosted by ARQ Group, Dr Vanessa Borg, Chief Operating Officer at ARQ Group and Chief Communications Officer at Integra International, explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of independent professional services firms.

From talent shortages and evolving partnership models to increasing market consolidation, firms must proactively plan for the successful transfer of leadership, client relationships, and institutional knowledge to the next generation.

The discussion highlighted a clear message: the firms that remain independent and successful over the next decade will not necessarily be the largest, but those that build strong succession pathways, invest in future leaders, and embrace innovation. She also pointed to the distinct advantage available to Integra International members in leveraging the network's collective strength. Through collaboration, benchmarking, talent development, and strategic partnerships, member firms can build stronger succession pathways while preserving their independence.

One of the highlights of the Integra EMEIA Regional Conference Malta 2026 was the panel discussion, “Turning Complexity into Opportunity: How Firms Win in a Regulated World.”

Moderated by Dr Manfred Galdes, the panel featured Martina Mifsud (ARQ Group), Claudia Marigliano (CITE Gestion), Alfred Zammit (FIAU Malta), and Alex Konewko (Finductive).

The discussion explored how organisations can turn regulatory complexity into a strategic advantage. Key themes included proportionate and risk-based regulation, the role of technology and AI in compliance, and how smaller jurisdictions can compete through quality, innovation, agility, and specialisation.

At Integra International's EMEIA Regional Conference Malta 2026, hosted by ARQ Group, the panel on "Geopolitics and its Impact on Global Business" brought together leaders from the legal, financial, investment and hospitality sectors for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping our world.

Moderated by Dr Christian Farrugia, Partner at FFF Legal, the panel featured David Borg, Partner at ARQ Group; Dr Ana Beysoylu, CEO of Brun Lubert Corporation, a New York-based global asset management and private credit firm; and Reuben Xuereb, Executive Chairman of QP Design, part of the Corinthia Group.

One message rang clear: in times of disruption, agility, innovation and a relentless focus on quality are what set businesses and jurisdictions apart. Maintaining competitiveness demands continued investment in talent, regulatory efficiency and specialist expertise.

The challenges ahead are real — but so are the opportunities. 🌍

At Integra International's EMEIA Regional Conference Malta 2026, hosted by ARQ Group, the session "ESG Beyond Compliance: Strategic Risk or Strategic Opportunity?" tackled one of today's most pressing business themes.

Moderated by Dr Vanessa Borg , Chief Communications Officer of Integra International and Chief Operating Officer of ARQ Group, the panel featured Dr Alexia Pollacco of FFF Legal, Martina Cutajar of ARQ Group, and Charles Xuereb, CEO of Trident Developments plc, and explored how organisations can move beyond tick-box compliance to embed ESG as a genuine driver of value, resilience and growth.

The message was clear: ESG is not a constraint, it is a competitive advantage. Organisations that integrate sustainability, strong governance and ethical decision-making are better positioned to attract investment, retain talent and create lasting value. 🌱