His Royal Highness Oheneba Yaw Otchere Visits The Access Bank Malta Limited

On Wednesday, 7th August 2025, The Access Bank Malta Limited had the distinct honour of receiving His Royal Highness Oheneba Yaw Otchere, Royal Prince of the Asante Kingdom, for a courtesy visit at their offices in Sliema, Malta. The meeting, held in the Boardroom on Level 4 of The Piazzetta Business Plaza, was a warm and productive exchange between His Royal Highness and the Bank’s CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Renald Theuma.

Accompanied by Ms. Melanie Stauffer, CEO of Ashanti Swiss, and Mr. Peter Sorensen, CIO of Ashanti Swiss, His Royal Highness engaged in discussions that centred on areas of mutual interest and explored possibilities for future strategic collaboration. Adding to the significance of the occasion was H.E. Jean Claude Galea Mallia, High Commissioner of Malta to Ghana, whose attendance highlighted the diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Representing The Access Bank Malta Limited alongside Mr. Theuma were key members of the Bank’s leadership team, including Mr. Vincent Farrugia, Chief Operations Officer; Mr. Ian Callus, Finance Director; Ms. Olivia Mercieca, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer; and Mr. Kevin Scerri, Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Their collective participation underscored the importance of the meeting and the Bank’s dedication to forging strong partnerships.

This visit serves to highlight The Access Bank Malta Limited’s commitment to supporting and expanding trade flows between Europe and Africa. Positioned as a vital conduit, the Bank continues to facilitate access to emerging markets for African countries. The discussions reinforced the shared vision of fostering deeper cooperation and enhancing cross-border financial connectivity, reflecting the Bank’s strategic role in promoting economic growth and collaboration between the two regions.