Rizzo Farrugia

Rizzo Farrugia is a stockbroker and wealth manager that has been part of Malta's investment scene since September 1991. It works from the fourth floor of Airways House on High Street in Sliema (see our hotels in Sliema page if you are visiting), and its approach is clear, disciplined and rooted in local knowledge. For UK readers who hold, or plan to buy, Maltese shares and bonds, or who want an adviser on the island to manage money for them, it is a firm worth knowing about. For background on the island itself, see about Malta.

The firm is a founding member of the Malta Stock Exchange and is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority, the MFSA, to provide investment services under Maltese law. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed among the island's financial advisors in Malta.

History and ownership

The business began in 1991 as a stockbroking firm, and over the years it widened its range. By 2000 it had grown into a full-service investment consultancy, and portfolio management was added in 2010. By 2020 it counted more than 3,000 clients across retail investors, high net worth individuals and institutions.

Leadership has stayed within the founding family. The firm is now led by the third generation, Vincent and Edward Rizzo, alongside a board that includes a non-executive chairman, John L. Bonello, and executive directors Vincent J. Rizzo, Vincent E. Rizzo, Edward Rizzo and David Shead. The firm deliberately stays selective, putting the depth of each client relationship ahead of sheer size.

Stockbroking and research

Stockbroking is the firm's original business. It gives clients access to markets worldwide, with efficient trade execution and real-time market insight, and it is led day to day by a Head of Stockbroking working with a trader and a finance team. Anyone wishing to buy Maltese equities, corporate bonds or Malta Government Stocks can do so through a local broker rather than from abroad.

A research desk supports the dealing side. Its work covers market trend analysis, the identification of investment opportunities and data-driven insight, and the firm's website carries daily market highlights, a financial markets calendar and market news for the Maltese exchange. Those pages are a handy way to see how the local market is behaving before you get in touch. For wider context on the sector, see our overview of financial services in Malta.

Portfolio management

The portfolio management service starts with a conversation rather than a spreadsheet. A personal consultant first learns your goals, your attitude to risk and your time horizon, then builds a strategy that can include equities, bonds or funds. The firm then monitors your holdings and adjusts the approach as markets and your circumstances change.

The service covers four broad areas: actively managed equity strategies aimed at capital growth, tailored bond strategies for steady income, alternative investments such as real estate and private equity, and sustainable investing for people who want their money to follow their values. The process runs through a consultation, strategy creation, implementation and ongoing support, with meetings as often as you need them. UK nationals thinking about their finances before a move may also want our Malta tax guide for UK nationals and the Malta relocation guide.

Capital markets services for companies

The firm is an MFSA-licensed Sponsor, which means it can guide companies that want to raise money or list on a regulated market in Malta. Its role runs from early feasibility checks to obligations that continue after admission, including due diligence, document review and liaison with the regulator.

Typical work includes advice on bond issues, equity offerings, rights issues and private placements, plus help drafting and reviewing prospectuses. Our featured partner CLA Malta and the accountants listed as CLA Malta Corporate Financial Advisory Firm may also be of interest. Directors considering a listing may also find our explainer on the Malta corporate tax structure useful background.

The team and getting started

The team includes a Head of Capital Markets, a Head of Research, a Senior Portfolio Manager, a Head of Compliance and a Money Laundering Reporting Officer, supported by finance and administration staff. Clients get a personal relationship model built on professionalism and transparency.

To begin, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Rizzo Farrugia.