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MFSA pushes insurers to tighten value-for-money checks after thematic reviews
Finance

MFSA pushes insurers to tighten value-for-money checks after thematic reviews

Regulator flags gaps in cost transparency, product oversight, and customer outcome monitoring for unit-linked and cross-border insurance.

06 Nov•2 min read
Malta's trade deficit narrows by €177m as exports surge in first half of 2026
Finance

Malta's trade deficit narrows by €177m as exports surge in first half of 2026

Malta's trade deficit shrank by €177.4 million in H1 2026, driven by a €251.5 million jump in exports, led by machinery and fuel.

06 Nov•2 min read
APS Bank to reveal nine-month figures as H1 profit surged to €23.9m
Finance

APS Bank to reveal nine-month figures as H1 profit surged to €23.9m

APS Bank will report Q3 results on 28 October after a strong first half where pre-tax profit hit €23.9 million.

04 Nov•1 min read
HSBC Malta Profit Falls 15% but Bank Still Pays €0.046 Dividend
Finance

HSBC Malta Profit Falls 15% but Bank Still Pays €0.046 Dividend

Pre-tax profit drops to €69.8 million as revenue slips and costs rise, yet HSBC Malta rewards shareholders with a December dividend.

04 Nov•3 min read
Central Bank of Malta Considers Expanding Credit Register to Passported EU Lenders
Finance

Central Bank of Malta Considers Expanding Credit Register to Passported EU Lenders

The Central Bank of Malta is consulting on including passported credit institutions in its Central Credit Register, a move with significant implications for lending transparency and cross-border banking.

04 Nov•2 min read
Central Bank of Malta and World Bank Group discuss reserve management strategies
Finance

Central Bank of Malta and World Bank Group discuss reserve management strategies

The Central Bank of Malta hosted World Bank Group Treasury representatives for two days of talks on reserve management, governance, and investment frameworks.

04 Nov•1 min read
Central Bank Sets 2028 Deadline for Pan-European Payments Scheme
Finance

Central Bank Sets 2028 Deadline for Pan-European Payments Scheme

CBM Directive No. 21 creates a selection process for a pan-European P2P and point-of-interaction scheme, with obligations for payment providers from April 2028.

04 Nov•3 min read
Malta household income growth slows sharply in 2025 as spending holds steady
Finance

Malta household income growth slows sharply in 2025 as spending holds steady

Household disposable income per capita grew 4.2% in 2025, down from 11.6% in 2024, as consumption rose 5.2%.

04 Nov•2 min read

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MSE extends losing streak as bank earnings fail to lift sentiment

MSE extends losing streak as bank earnings fail to lift sentiment

04 Nov3 min read
BOV raises profit guidance after strong Q3, operating income up 6%

BOV raises profit guidance after strong Q3, operating income up 6%

04 Nov4 min read
Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth

Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth

04 Nov2 min read
Malta's Tax Take Hits €7.47 Billion as Corporate Income Surges

Malta's Tax Take Hits €7.47 Billion as Corporate Income Surges

04 Nov3 min read
Central Bank seeks pan-European payment scheme operators for Malta adoption

Central Bank seeks pan-European payment scheme operators for Malta adoption

04 Nov1 min read
FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision

FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision

30 Oct2 min read
WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings

WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings

30 Oct1 min read
Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida on looking beyond headline returns

Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida on looking beyond headline returns

30 Oct6 min read
Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond

Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond

27 Oct2 min read
Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

26 Oct5 min read
BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy

BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy

26 Oct2 min read
MFSA Flags Widespread Disclosure Failures in Pension Statements

MFSA Flags Widespread Disclosure Failures in Pension Statements

22 Oct2 min read
Convenience Shop shareholders clear path for potential stake sale

Convenience Shop shareholders clear path for potential stake sale

21 Oct2 min read
MFSA tightens disclosure rules and flags insurance risk gaps

MFSA tightens disclosure rules and flags insurance risk gaps

21 Oct2 min read
Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

21 Oct2 min read
MeDirect retires old bonds as €30m subordinated issue starts trading

MeDirect retires old bonds as €30m subordinated issue starts trading

19 Oct2 min read
Izola Bank sets EGM on Azure share issue as takeover heads to closing

Izola Bank sets EGM on Azure share issue as takeover heads to closing

19 Oct2 min read
Sold-out FIAU training signals heightened focus on sanctions evasion and terrorist financing risks

Sold-out FIAU training signals heightened focus on sanctions evasion and terrorist financing risks

19 Oct2 min read
Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition

Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition

19 Oct2 min read
Dizz Finance repays €8 million bond following group transaction

Dizz Finance repays €8 million bond following group transaction

19 Oct2 min read
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