HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. announced the appointment of Mr. Nikolaos Fertakis as Chief Operating Officer at a date still to be determined, subject to regulatory approval. He will be replacing Ms. Decca Fung-Chu Fan who will be moving to a new senior position within HSBC Group. Mr. Fertakis currently resides at 32 Amaryssias Artemidos St.

Maroussi, GR 151 24 Greece.