Financial Journalism Excellence Programme

Strengthening Financial Reporting, Financial Literacy and Trust in Malta’s Financial Markets

August 27-28, University of Malta, Msida.

The Financial Journalism Excellence Programme is Malta’s premier executive professional development programme for journalists, editors and communications professionals reporting on financial, business and economic issues.

Designed to strengthen financial reporting, financial literacy and editorial excellence, the programme combines expert-led masterclasses, newsroom simulations and practical editorial exercises to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to report complex financial topics accurately and responsibly.

Participants explore financial statements, economic policy, regulation, personal finance, investigative reporting, digital journalism and AI while working collaboratively through an evolving newsroom case file based on current Maltese, European and international developments. Led by award-winning financial journalists and industry experts, the programme provides a unique opportunity to strengthen professional capability, improve public understanding of financial issues and build greater trust in financial journalism.

Whether you are an experienced journalist, editor or communications professional, the programme offers practical skills that can be applied immediately in today’s fast-changing media environment.