HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. (the Bank) announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Sammut as General Counsel at a date still to be determined, subject to regulatory approval. He will be replacing Mr. Henry Firmstone who will be moving to a new senior position within the HSBC Group. Dr. Sammut currently resides at 20 "Gratia Plena" Peter Paul Rubens Street, Attard.