HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. announced that reference is made to Company Announcement HSBC356 dated 8 April 2020, wherein reference was made to the appointment of Dr. Mary Anne sive Sue Vella as a member of the bank's Audit Committee, subject to regulatory approval. The bank announces that regulatory approval for the said appointment has now been obtained. Dr. Vellas' appointment is effective from 21 January 2021.