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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.
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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.
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BOV raises profit guidance after strong Q3, operating income up 6%
Bank of Valletta reports €189.6 million profit before tax for nine months, raises 2026 guidance lower bound to €230 million.
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First single-family office fund notified under Malta's lighter-touch regime
Malta has registered its first Notified Professional Investor Fund under the Single Family Office Exempt Manager Framework, signalling growing interest in private wealth structuring.
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WH Partners: Malta must act now on tokenisation and DeFi or risk losing lead
WH Partners has responded to MFSA consultations on tokenisation and DeFi, urging Malta to move quickly to maintain its position as a digital assets hub.
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MeDirect retires old bonds as €30m subordinated issue starts trading
MeDirect has listed €30 million in new bonds on the MSE after an exchange offer that cleared out its 2017 debt lines.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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