James Satariano, chairman of The Institute of Directors (IoD Malta) Malta Branch recently announced the launch of the new IoD Malta website at www.iod.com/malta

The information available on the site is a result of close collaboration among partners at the IoD in the United Kingdom and IoD European Branch network levels coordinated by the local Institute (IoD Malta) and with the support of the IoD Malta Council. By searching the entire IoD website, company directors and senior management will find fascinating information of relevance to their business.

The website was completely redesigned by IoD UK’s Web development team and by local directors at IoD Malta to offer a sharper focus for both current and prospective company directors.

It highlights IoD Malta’s role as a centre of strategic and corporate governance excellence, and in the creation of value for local directors in the Mediterranean region.

The site features IoD Malta’s new policy directions under its seven development themes: Director Training; The Board and Globalisation; Economic Growth and Networking, Trade & Industry; Business Management; Conferences and Seminars; Community and Sustainability; and Corporate Governance and Financial Markets.

Recent news released on the site, which is integrated with IoD’s global site, includes interest rates, a new policy paper on tax avoidance, how to appeal revenue and Customs decisions, the IoD Energy Conference – this high level one day conference held last July focused on future energy policy and the impact this will have, and assessed a company eligibility for grants, as well as a variety of top news stories.

With a new news section, an updated look, and improved navigation and functionality, the IoD Malta site and IoD global site provides expanded access to background information on policy, information and advice, allowing business people to better understand the latest trading environment as well as legal and procedural developments. In addition, the new site includes contextual links to IoD’s reports and publications with material covering a vast range of business topics, and the latest innovations and developments at IoD.

Visit the expanded IoD Malta web presence at http://www.iod.com/malta to:

• Learn about the latest developments in business leadership and directors’ issues.

• Peruse the “Research and Reports” for information on the global economy, regulatory issues and EU affairs which helps provide faster, easier remote access to some of the world’s best information, specialists and researchers.

• Browse the IoD Business Directory for a supplier or business partner.

• Sign up for print or electronic publications.

• Browse the multi-media library showcasing visual and audio files of relevance to Board members and senior managers.

• Select the quick link to Training and Development to help directors improve their personal and professional effectiveness for the continued success of the business.