IFS Malta President, Kenneth B. Micallef, has been elected Fellow of The London Institute of Banking and Finance in recognition of his academic qualifications, professional achievements, and support to the Institute and its role in being a leading provider of financial services education.

Rob Thompson, Relationship Director at the London Institute which was formerly known as the Chartred Institute of Bankers, made the announcement at the recent IFS Malta Annual Dinner and presented Mr Micallef with the Fellowship scroll.

Mr Thompson said: "it is a an honour for me to present this prestigious award to Kenneth Micallef, who joins an exclusive list of esteemed bankers, in recognition of his professional and exemplarly contribution to the banking and finance industries and in particular education and training".

Mr Micallef, started his banking career in 1993 when he joined Bank of Valletta and over the years performed a number of roles within the bank, both at retail and head office level. He was Head of CEO's Office and secretary of the bank's Management Board and is currently Executive - Fgura Business centre. He is also member on the BOV Arts Exhibition Committee and Executive Secretary of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation.

Mr Micallef has been an active Committee Member of IFS Malta since he was first elected in 2003. Over the years he has occupied various roles including responsibility for the Institute's activities, participation in a number of financial literacy projects and Vice President - Education. He was elected President in 2015.

Kenneth holds a Chartered Banker MBA from Bangor University and a BSc in Banking and Finance from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.